Description
Crispy Mediterranean spinach and feta crisps deliver a delightful blend of fresh herbs and tangy cheese. Flaky pastry layers combine zesty flavors, offering you a quick and elegant appetizer perfect for casual gatherings or sophisticated snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
Herbs, Seasonings, and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped kalamata olives
- Halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for crispy phyllo base.
- Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with olive oil to create a delicate, flaky foundation. Use 2-3 sheets for optimal texture.
- Slice the oiled phyllo into elegant triangles or squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Carefully arrange phyllo pieces on the prepared baking sheet, lightly brushing tops with additional olive oil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until phyllo transforms into golden, crisp delicacies. Allow to cool completely.
- While crisps cool, craft the Mediterranean topping by combining chopped spinach, crumbled feta, minced garlic, and diced red onion in a mixing bowl.
- Enhance the mixture with fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring until ingredients harmonize.
- Gently spread a thin, even layer of the spinach-feta mixture onto each cooled phyllo crisp.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with chopped kalamata olives or halved cherry tomatoes for vibrant color and intense flavor.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours, adding toppings just before serving to maintain optimal crunchiness.
Notes
- Handle phyllo dough gently, as it tears easily, and keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Use high-quality olive oil for brushing to enhance the crisp’s flavor and achieve a golden, flaky texture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting phyllo with gluten-free crackers or rice paper wrappers for a crunchy alternative.
- Make vegan option by replacing feta with cashew cheese or nutritional yeast-based crumble for similar tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg