Tiropetakia are crispy spinach and feta-filled appetizers that can be served with various dips. They are traditionally made with phyllo dough, which is a thin, flaky dough that can be found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. The filling is made with a mixture of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, and seasonings. Tiropetakia can be baked or fried, and they are often served with a dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or tomato sauce.
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SPINACH AND FETA PHYLLO TRIANGLES - SPANOKOPITA
These Spanakopita Triangles are Greek pastry hand pies filled with spinach and feta cheese.
Provided by Marina | Let the Baking Begin!
Categories Appetizer
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave 5 oz spinach until wilted, about 1 minute, or put in a skillet, cover with lid and allow to wilt over medium-low heat.
- Take away about 4 tablespoons of beaten egg into a separate bowl. Add the remaining egg to 8 ounces feta, 3 ounces cottage cheese (or homemade farmer's cheese) and mix together until everything is well combined. Now add the spinach and mix again.
- Take about half of your phyllo sheets and cut them into 3 long strips (about 3 inches wide each). Roll up the rest of the phyllo sheets and cover with a towel, to prevent them from drying.
- Drizzle couple teaspoons of butter all over the sheet. Add 1 tablespoon of feta-spinach filling to the end of each strip that's closest to you. Now grab two layers of sheets and start folding like pictured, into a triangle. Try to move fast or the phyllo dough will dry out.
- Place the triangles on a baking sheet and brush each triangle with either butter or the beaten egg. If you brush it with the beaten egg, they will have a sheen to it.
- Try to bake them as soon as you form them, or the wet filling will soften the phyllo and they will break while baking (see last picture in the post). Bake at 350F, for about 20-25 minutes or until golden in color.
- Eat warm or cold with refreshing Cucumber and Yogurt dip (recipe for Tzatziki dip here). Re-crisp leftovers by placing back in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, at 350°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 157 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPINACH PHYLLO TRIANGLES
These crispy pockets of spinach and feta cheese with a hint of oregano look like a lot of work, but after assembling a few, you zip through them.-Mrs. Jody McIntyre, Burns Lake, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook onion until, tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in spinach and oregano; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is warmed. Drain. Remove from the heat; stir in feta cheese and set aside. , Spray one sheet of phyllo dough with butter-flavored cooking spray. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying.) Fold dough in half lengthwise; spray with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cut dough in half lengthwise, forming two strips. , Place 1 tablespoon of spinach mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of each strip. Spray with butter-flavored cooking spray, making sure all edges are sprayed and sealed. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TIROPETAKIA (SPINACH AND FETA FILLED PHYLLO TRIANGLES)
A delightful Greek appetizer, courtesy of Jeff Smith. The name refers to the shape. They are so cute and quite addictive!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Spinach
Time 1h5m
Yield 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the spinach -- squeeze out all excess liquid.
- Mix with the cheeses and add the egg, lemon peel, a little nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a cutting board and brush with melted butter. With a sharp knife, cut the sheet into 5 pieces, each about 3 inches wide.
- Place a scant 1 T. filling at the bottom of each piece (don't fill it too full or the phyllo won't be able to crisp up over the filling), and roll up so as to form a triangle (think flag folding). Move one side to the other until the whole is rolled up. Contine with remaining phyllo and spinach mixture until all spinach is gone.
- Bake on a buttered cookie sheet at 400 degrees F. for about 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
SPINACH FETA TRIANGLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet melt butter and cook onion for about 3 minutes or until softened. Remove skillet from heat and stir in spinach, feta cheese and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay out one layer of phyllo dough and brush with butter. Top with another layer of dough and repeat with butter and a third layer of dough. With a sharp knife cut rectangle into 3 evenly sized pieces. Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach mixture in lower left corner of one of the pieces and fold up as you would a flag--folding the lower corner up to form a triangle and continuing to fold up in the shape of a triangle. Place triangles on a baking sheet, at this point they can be frozen and then stored in an airtight container. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH SPINACH , FETA AND RICOTTA
Make and share this Phyllo Triangles With Spinach , Feta and Ricotta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boo Chef in West Te
Categories Greek
Time 40m
Yield 20 triangles, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- FILLING: Mix the feta, ricotta, eggs, scallions, dill, lemon juice, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the spinach until uniform. (The filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.).
- PHYLLO LAYERS: Adjust an oven rack to the upper- and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 375 degrees.Form the phyllo triangles, using a generous 1 tablespoon of filling per triangle. Spread the triangles out over 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake the triangles until golden, about 20 minutes, switching and rotating the sheets halfway through the baking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 967.7, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.4
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture from the spinach: This will help prevent the filling from being too watery.
- Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese is the star of the show in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality cheese.
- Don't overfill the phyllo triangles: If you overfill them, they will be difficult to fold and they will also be more likely to burst open.
- Bake the tiropitakia until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and that the filling is hot and melted.
- Serve the tiropitakia warm: They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Serve and let them cool slightly to avoid burning your tongue.
Conclusion:
Tiropitakia are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a quick and easy meal. With their combination of crispy phyllo dough, creamy feta cheese, and fresh spinach, tiropitakia are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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