GREEK SANDWICH BITES

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Here's an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it's much less work to make. -Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
4 teaspoons butter, softened

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach; cook and stir until wilted. Drain. Stir in the feta, pine nuts, salt, pepper and nutmeg., Spread over 4 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until bread is browned and cheese is melted, turning once, 3-4 minutes. Cut each sandwich into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges