Description
Easy Gluten Free Spanakopita Parcels are flaky, golden bites filled with a savory mix of spinach, feta, and herbs. Made with gluten free phyllo pastry, they’re a delicious Mediterranean-inspired snack, appetizer, or light meal that’s both comforting and impressive.
Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the pastry:
- 12 sheets gluten free phyllo pastry
- ½ cup melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add spinach in batches, cooking until wilted and most liquid has evaporated (5–7 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Mix in dill, parsley, feta, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Lay one sheet of gluten free phyllo on a clean surface, brush with butter or olive oil, and layer two more sheets. Cut into 4 strips.
- Place 2 tablespoons of filling at the bottom of each strip, fold into triangles, and continue folding until the end. Repeat with remaining sheets.
- Brush tops with butter or oil, place on baking sheet, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mix ricotta with feta for a creamier filling.
- Use dried herbs if fresh dill or parsley isn’t available (reduce the amount).
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor.
- Make vegan by swapping feta for plant-based cheese and eggs for flax eggs.
- Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
