Spinach Phyllo Triangles
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 24 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 24 servings
- Calories
- 91
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 10
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 9
- Sodium
- 154
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 (10-ounce) package frozen creamed spinach
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons ouzo
1 (3.5-ounce) package reduced fat crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced pepperoncini and their juices
1 box phyllo dough, thawed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Using a coffee filter set over a bowl, drain the ricotta. Discard liquid and set ricotta aside.
- In a 2-quart saute pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add parsley, creamed spinach, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for 5 minutes. Add ouzo and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta and feta cheeses and the pepperoncini. Let cool and then refrigerate for 20 minutes or more.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In the meantime, roll out the phyllo dough and, starting from the long side, cut sheets into 2-inch wide strips. Cover with a paper towel and a slightly dampened kitchen towel. Take 3 strips and brush the top sheet lightly with olive oil. Top with 1 teaspoon of filling, placed 1/2-inch above the bottom corner. Fold into a triangle shape and repeat as though folding into a flag. Repeat. Arrange triangles seam side down on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush triangles with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly and transfer to a serving platter. Freeze leftover phyllo dough for other uses.