Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies

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Buttery phyllo dough pockets filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta, and herbs, baked until golden and flaky. This greek-inspired vegetarian ready in about 50 minutes pairs fresh spinach, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, green onions, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 10 oz chopped fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted and moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spinach, 7 oz crumbled feta cheese, 3 finely chopped green onions, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 beaten eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Lay one 8x12-inch phyllo sheet on a clean surface and brush lightly with 1/2 tbsp melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again. Cut stacked sheets into four rectangles.
  4. Step 4: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the spinach-feta filling onto one end of each rectangle, fold over to form a triangle, and continue folding the dough over itself until the filling is enclosed. Brush the outside with butter.
  5. Step 5: Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (25 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh spinach, chopped from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spanakopita-Inspired Spinach and Feta Hand Pies?

Greek vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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