Pan-Fried Greek Cheese and Spinach Pie with Phyllo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Golden pan-fried triangles of flaky phyllo dough stuffed with a savory blend of spinach, feta, and herbs, perfect as a satisfying appetizer or snack. This Greek-inspired snack recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, layers fresh spinach, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh parsley, chopped into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 eggs, beaten
• 8 phyllo dough sheets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 3 cups chopped fresh spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted and moisture evaporates. Transfer spinach to a bowl and let cool.
2. Step 2: To the cooled spinach, add 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until combined.
3. Step 3: Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush evenly with 1/2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with another 1/2 tbsp butter. Cut the layered phyllo into 3 strips widthwise.
4. Step 4: Place a heaping tablespoon of the spinach and cheese filling at the bottom corner of each strip. Fold the corner over to form a triangle, then continue folding the strip triangle over triangle until the entire strip is folded. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
5. Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp melted butter. Fry the phyllo triangles for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving.