Spinach and Feta Triangles ( spanakopita triangles ) are ultra crispy little parcels of spinach, feta, Parmesan, garlic and spices folded in phyllo dough. They can be made small or larger as an appetizer or light main. They’re made with simple ingredients and can be made ahead! This recipe is vegetarian. [ watch full recipe VIDEO on recipe card ]
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recipe Review: “I made this recipe tonight. Super easy and it came out absolutely PERFECT – just like your photos! Everyone loved it! We also enjoyed the yummy Yogurt Dip.” ~ Amy

Savory Greek Hand Pies: Spinach and Feta Triangles
Like my Greek Pita Sandwiches, this recipe is a classic pairing of ingredients. These little parcels are full of flavor and so satisfying.
This Recipe Is
- Fun to make (and eat!)
- Versatile: appetizer, side or main
- Deliciously crunchy!
Also known as spanakópita triangles, these crunchy little parcles have a savory interior wrapped in the ultimate crispy phyllo crust. They’re simple to make and fabulous as an appetizer, but also can be made into larger triangles for a light main.
While my recipe is not authentic spanakópita, we love the flavor profile the added pepper flakes and touch of nutmeg gives this recipe!
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How to Make Spinach and Feta Triangles
step by step




About the Key Ingredients
- Frozen Spinach – or fresh spinach may be used. If using frozen, you’ll squeeze out all the water. For fresh, you’ll blanch the greens, squeeze out the water and then chop.
- Pinch of Pepper Flakes – this is an optional ingredient, but it adds a hint of spice and interest.
- Feta – go for creamy sheep’s milk feta (Greek feta). It’s creamier than cow’s milk feta. It adds a salty, creamy texture to the spinach filling.
- Phyllo Pastry – also known as phyllo dough. Look for it in the freezer section of the grocery store, near the puff pastry. This is a very thin pastry that bakes up crisp when coated in fat (butter or oil). It shatters when you bite into it!




You can freeze baked Greek Spinach Feta Triangles easily and they still retain their crispy texture! I tested freezing this recipe at least three times and found wrapping the triangles in foil, then storing in a freezer bag for up to two weeks offered the best results when reheating.



Share With
Greek inspired mains or sides are delicious with spanakopita triangles, but there are many options when menu planning. Here are some ideas:
- As a Main, share with:
- As a Side, share with:
- Shared on a Mezze platter, serve with:

Traci’s Tips
- Find phyllo dough in the freezer section of your grocery store. You’ll need one 8 ounce, 9 inch x 14 inch roll. I like Athens brand.
- Thaw phyllo dough in the fridge overnight so that it’s ready to work with when you are.
- Phyllo dough is delicate and can become brittle. Work quickly when handling the dough, making sure the filling is ready before taking the phyllo out of its wrapper.
- The phyllo will tear a bit while you’re working with it, just keep going, it’ll hardly be seen in the finished triangles!
Don’t let the fussy details of working with phyllo dough deter you from utilizing its pastry superpowers. Phyllo is forgiving to work with and is worth the effort!
Ultra Crispy Spinach and Feta Triangles
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) Yellow Onion diced small
- 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
- 1 Large Egg
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Frozen Spinach throughly squeezed and drained of its water *see note for fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Red Pepper Flake
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/3 cup (35 grams) Parmesan Cheese grated, **see note
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) Feta crumbled fine, sheep's milk if possible
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
For the Phyllo
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Phyllo Dough one 9 inch x 14 inch roll, thawed
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil
- pinch Fine Sea Salt
Yogurt Dip
- 1 cup (235 grams) Unsweetened Greek Yogurt or Whole Milk Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice plus more if desired
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Chives chopped small
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill chopped fine
- pinch Fine Sea Salt
Instructions
- Thaw the phyllo dough in the fridge overnight. Just before making the filling, set the phyllo dough on the kitchen counter (still in its packaging) to bring to room temperature.
Make the Filling
- In a small saute pan, add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the onions and saute on medium low heat for about 5-6 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, crack the egg and whisk. To this bowl, add the onions and garlic.
- To the egg/onion mixture, add the spinach, salt, pepper, pepper flake, nutmeg, Parmesan and feta cheese and lemon juice. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
To Assemble
- Arrange oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter, or use olive oil, add a pinch of salt and stir. Set aside. Unroll the phyllo dough. Transfer three sheets to a clean work surface. Immediately, cover the remaining phyllo with a sheet of parchment or plastic wrap and a moist tea towel. Working quickly, arrange the stack of three phyllo sheets portrait wise (with the shortest side towards you). Use the straight edge of a ruler to guide your cut. Using a pizza wheel or pairing knife, cut the phyllo into three equal strips for small 3 inch triangles or two equal strips for large 4 1/2 inch triangles. Hold the top of each strip down while using a pastry brush to throughly "paint" the phyllo with butter or olive oil (you only need to brush the top of the three sheets/strips before adding the filling and folding).
- Spoon or scoop the filling onto the strips at one end. For small triangles, use about 2 teaspoons of filling. For large triangles use about 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling. Fold the phyllo into a triangle, nudging the filling back in if needed. Don't worry if there's a bit of squeeze out. It'll eventually get folded in. Continue to follow the triangle fold all the way to the end of the strip, lightly brush with butter or oil after two to three folds. Once you get to the end, if there's a "tail" left, trim it off, lightly brush the top with butter/oil, then transfer to the pan, butter/oil side down, then brush the back.Repeat until all the filling is used.
- Arrange on the sheet pan and bake the parcels for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Make the Yogurt Dip
- In a medium bowl, stir the yogurt, lemon zest and juice, chives and dill and sea salt. Chill until ready to dip.
To Share
- Share warm or at room temperature with the yogurt dip. See blog post for pairing ideas.
To Store
- Allow the triangles to cool completely. Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days. Freeze parcels on a sheet pan in the freezer, then transfer to a storage container for up to one week. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature. To rewarm, place in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius) oven for about 10-15 minutes (keep an eye on them so they don't get too dark).







Unfortunately, the photos did not show well enough how to fold the pastry. It was a learning curve.
Great flavour in this recipe and the step by step instructions helped so much. They are perfect!
Hi Diana! Thank you for your note and sharing your success with us. SO happy to hear!
I made this recipe tonight. Super easy and it came out absolutely PERFECT – just like your photos! Everyone loved it! We also enjoyed the yummy Yogurt Dip. Thanks for the great recipe! This is a keeper!
Hi Amy! Thank you for giving the recipe a go, your note and five star rating! Thrilled to hear they came out just like the photos and everyone enjoyed them.
nice weekend dish, have rarely worked with phylllo dough but really order phyllo dishes from my favorite Greek restaurant, so a fun dish to try this weekend, thank you!
Hi Sabrina! Thank you for your note and giving the recipe a go! Hooray for working with phyllo dough… isn’t it forgiving (and like you said, fun!). SO happy you enjoyed the recipe!