Phyllo-Wrapped Spinach and Feta Parcels with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Delicate phyllo dough filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, and herbs, baked to golden perfection and sprinkled with nutty sesame seeds. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs fresh spinach, feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 10 oz, chopped fresh spinach
• 7 oz, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 8 phyllo dough sheets
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 10 oz chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and excess moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, 7 oz crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with 1 tbsp melted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush with more butter. Cut the layered sheets into 3-inch wide strips.
5. Step 5: Place 2 tbsp of the spinach-feta filling near one end of each strip. Fold the phyllo over the filling into a triangle, continuing to fold in a triangle pattern to the end of the strip. Place parcels on a baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Brush tops of parcels with remaining melted butter and sprinkle evenly with 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
7. Step 7: Bake for 20-25 minutes until parcels are golden brown and crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.