savory & sweet. feta, spinach, & honey phyllo pastries. {vegetarian}

21 August 2011

This is my version of Greek spanikopita. It is less time consuming & is perfect for on the go (as I recently ate one while walking to work...). They work for breakfast or as a meal with a salad. The combination of the salty feta, earthy spinach & a hint of luscious honey--you can not go wrong, right?

Feta, Spinach & Honey Phyllo Pastries

This makes 8 pastries

• 12 sheets of phyllo sheets, de-frosted & covered with a damp cloth
• extra virgin olive oil

1. preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• 8 oz feta cheese
• 1 package spinach, de-frosted & liquid squeezed out
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• sea salt & cracked pepper

1. combine ingredients in a bowl & set aside.
2. on a clean work surface, lay out a phyllo sheet, brush with olive oil & repeat with two more sheets (3 sheets all together). Cut the phyllo down the middle & add 2 heaping tablespoons to each side.
3. wrap the pastry like a little present & set on a lightly oil baking sheet.
4. repeat this process 3 more times...

• 2 TBL pine nuts, chopped
• honey, preferably local

1. add a bit of pine nuts onto each pastry.
2. bake until golden & flakey.
3. when done, drizzle with honey & enjoy!

happy eatings & cheers!