SPINACH & FETA TARTS (SPANAKOPITA)

Spinach & Feta Tarts (Spanakopita) image

Enjoy a classic Greek recipe with these savory Spinach & Feta Tarts. Also known as Spanakopita, Spinach & Feta Tarts are a surefire way to wow the crowds.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Bread

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
10 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
3 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Mix all ingredients except phyllo dough and butter until blended.
Brush 1 phyllo sheet lightly with butter; cover with 4 of the remaining phyllo sheets, lightly brushing each sheet with some of the remaining butter before covering with next phyllo sheet. Cut into 6 (4-inch) squares. Press 1 phyllo stack into each of 6 muffin pan cups. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and butter.
Spoon spinach mixture into phyllo cups.
Bake 10 min. or until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 min. Remove to wire rack; cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g