Spanakopita Bites

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 (7-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• Generous pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 30 premade mini filo cups

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Add the oil to a small sauté pan and set the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the scallions and toss. Remove the pan from the heat and let the veggies cool.
3.Add the spinach, parsley, dill, egg, ricotta, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sautéed veggies to a large bowl. Mix until the spinach is well incorporated. Fold in the feta cheese.
4.Add a generous tablespoon of the mixture to each of the filo cups then place the filled cups on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes