Bitter Greens and Walnut Spanakopita Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Keep it warm.

   ~2 min
3. 3

   Finely chop the mixed bitter greens. Roughly chop the walnuts. Thinly slice the scallions. Chop the fresh dill.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped greens, walnuts, scallions, dill, crumbled feta cheese, eggs, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a slightly damp kitchen towel to prevent drying out. Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it generously with melted butter.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Place another sheet of phyllo dough on top and brush with butter. Repeat with a third sheet.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Cut the layered phyllo dough into four equal strips. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the filling at one end of each strip.

   ~5 min
8. 8

   Fold the phyllo dough over the filling to create a triangular shape, like folding a flag. Continue folding until you reach the end of the strip.

   ~5 min
9. 9

   Place the completed spanakopita bites on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter.

10. 10

    Repeat steps 5-8 until all the filling and phyllo dough are used. You should have approximately 24 bites.

    ~15 min
11. 11

    Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

    ~20 min
12. 12

    Let cool slightly before serving.

    ~5 min