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Crispy Spinach and Cheese Triangles – A Savory Delight to Savor!

Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure filled with flavor and creativity. This time, we invite you to discover how to make irresistible spinach and cheese triangles, a delicious and healthy option to share with your loved ones.

These triangles, also known as “spanakopita” in Greek cuisine, are a perfect bite for those moments when you want to delight your guests with something unique and savory. The combination of fresh spinach and the gentle taste of cheese is wrapped in a crispy pastry, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will surprise you.

Through this culinary journey, we’ll show you step by step how to prepare this delight in your own kitchen. From making the dough to filling and baking, we’ll guide you to enjoy these exquisite triangles with ease.

Whether as an appetizer, starter, or main course accompanied by a salad, these spinach and cheese triangles are sure to be a hit on your table. So, put on your apron and let yourself be carried away by the pleasure of cooking and savoring this delicious recipe.

Get ready to amaze and enjoy some triangles full of flavor and charm!

Ingredients:

  • 500g All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 Eggs
  • Salt to Taste
  • 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil
  • 30-50g Walnuts
  • 250ml Water
  • 2 Spring Onions
  • 500g Frozen Spinach
  • A Bunch of Fresh Mint
  • A Bunch of Fresh Parsley
  • 150g Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 200g Feta Cheese

Preparation:

For the Dough:

  1. Mix the flour with 1 egg, salt, water, and add the oil.
  2. Knead for about 10 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
  3. Coat the dough with a little oil and let it rest, covered, for about 30 minutes to relax.

Spinach Filling:

  1. Start by toasting the walnuts in a dry pan until they acquire some color.
  2. Then, remove them and add the spinach to the pan. Cook them until the liquid evaporates, then let them cool slightly.
  3. Finely chop the spring onions, parsley, dill (if available), and mint.
  4. Now, place all the ingredients, including yogurt and 2 eggs, in a large bowl. Also, crumble any soft cheese with your hands and add it to the filling.
  5. Mix the filling well with spices to taste.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 portions. Shape each one into a ball and lightly coat them with sunflower oil.
  7. Roll out each portion into a thin sheet on a silicone mat. Stretch the dough with your fingertips and over the back of your hand, as you would with puff pastry (if you don’t have a silicone mat, you can roll out the dough on a cotton or linen cloth).
  8. The dough should be so thin that you can read something underneath it.
  9. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F), top and bottom heat, and grease a baking dish with sunflower oil.
  10. Cut the thin dough sheets into quarters and place half of them in the baking dish. Spread the spinach filling over them and close with the remaining layers of dough.
  11. The surface can have wavy layers. Lightly brush the surface with oil and bake the spanakopita for about 45 minutes, until it’s golden.

For Serving:

  • Finally, finely chop a spring onion and sprinkle it on the dish. Serve the dish hot or cold!

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