Description
Small Spinach Pies are a tasty and nutritious snack featuring fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese wrapped in a flaky phyllo or puff pastry crust. Perfectly sized for quick bites, these pies are easy to make, versatile, and ideal for snacks, gatherings, or light meals any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg (optional, for binding or brushing)
Pastry
- 8–10 sheets phyllo pastry (or equivalent amount of puff pastry)
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Wash and finely chop fresh spinach. In a pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Pastry: If using phyllo, gently layer the sheets, brushing each sheet with olive oil to prevent drying and to ensure flakiness. For puff pastry, roll out and cut into small squares suitable for assembling the pies.
- Assemble the Pies: Place a spoonful of the spinach and feta mixture onto each pastry sheet or square. Fold or roll the pastry around the filling and seal the edges firmly by pressing or crimping with a fork to prevent leakage during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange the assembled pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg or olive oil for a golden and glossy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden brown.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to avoid soggy pies.
- Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out.
- Seal pastry edges well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better filling texture and easier pastry handling.
- Preheat oven fully to ensure even baking and a perfect crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 small pies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: spinach pies, small spinach pies, healthy snack, phyllo pastry, feta, vegetarian, appetizer, gluten free option
