Description
Mini golden tarts filled with flavorful spinach, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs—all wrapped in crisp phyllo or puff pastry for a delightful bite-sized Greek-inspired appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh spinach (or 1 lb frozen, thawed and well-drained)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil (plus 1 Tbsp for cooking)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or parsley/mint)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
12 sheets phyllo dough (or 1 sheet puff pastry, rolled thin)
¼ cup melted butter or olive oil, for brushing
Optional: sesame or nigella seeds for topping
Instructions
- If using phyllo, layer 2–3 sheets, brushing each with butter or oil, then cut into 12 squares (~4 in) that fit muffin cups. If using puff pastry, roll and cut into 12 squares.
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 4 minutes until softened, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach in batches, cooking until wilted and moisture evaporates, ~3–4 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spinach mixture, feta, eggs, dill, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Press pastry squares into a greased muffin tin. Fill each with ~2–3 Tbsp spinach‑feta mixture. Sprinkle seeds if using.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake tarts 18–20 minutes until pastry is golden and filling set, rotating pan halfway.
- Let cool 5 minutes in pan, remove tarts and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Add Parmesan or ricotta to the filling for creaminess.
Use fresh mint or basil instead of dill for different herby notes.
Add crushed red pepper to the mixture for a spicy kick.
Include sautéed mushrooms, red peppers, or leeks for extra veggies.
Use puff pastry if you prefer a richer, flakier base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
