Ah, now we’re talking Mediterranean flavors in a fun, crispy snack! “Spinach and feta crisps” are usually little filo (or phyllo) pastry triangles or bites packed with spinach, feta, and herbs. They’re great as appetizers, snacks, or part of a mezze spread. Here’s a detailed guide:
Mediterranean Spinach & Feta Crisps
Ingredients (makes ~12–16 small crisps):
- 6 sheets of filo pastry (store-bought, thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion or 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or mixed Mediterranean herbs)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing filo)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, ~3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in crumbled feta, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the filo sheets:
- Keep filo covered with a damp towel (it dries out quickly).
- Take one sheet, brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
- Fold it lengthwise into 3–4 strips (depending on desired size).
- Assemble crisps:
- Place ~1 tsp of the spinach-feta mixture at one end of a strip.
- Fold the corner over to make a triangle. Continue folding triangle over itself along the strip until fully wrapped.
- Repeat with remaining strips and filling.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place crisps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush tops lightly with more butter or oil.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve:
- Best warm. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice or serve with tzatziki.
💡 Tips for Extra Crispiness:
- Don’t overfill filo; it can tear.
- Keep filo covered with a towel until just before baking.
- You can freeze uncooked triangles and bake later — just add 5 extra minutes to baking time.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using puff pastry that’s faster but still golden and flaky. It’s almost cheat-level delicious.
Do you want me to give that version too?
