Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites
These Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're made with a combination of feta cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, olives, and almonds, and they're wrapped in crispy filo pastry. The spanakopita bites are baked in the oven until golden brown, and they're served with a lemon wedge for dipping.
Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish that is made with spinach, feta cheese, and filo pastry. It is often served as an appetizer or main course, and it can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes. These Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites are a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of spanakopita in a bite-sized form. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites Olive and Almond Spanakopita Bites
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • Filo pastry
  • Olive oil
  • Spinach
  • Feta cheese
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Eggs
  • Almonds
  • Lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Grease a baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, almonds, and lemon juice.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Lay a sheet of filo pastry on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Brush with olive oil.
  7. Spoon 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the filo pastry.
  8. Fold the filo pastry over the spinach mixture to form a triangle.
Why It Works
  • The combination of feta cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, olives, and almonds creates a delicious and flavorful filling.
  • The filo pastry is crispy and flaky, and it provides a nice contrast to the soft filling.
  • The spanakopita bites are baked in the oven until golden brown, which gives them a beautiful color and a delicious flavor.