Simple Swap Ideas
- Use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach for faster preparation
- Switch filo pastry for puff pastry for a richer texture
- Serve with yoghurt or garlic dip for added flavour
Alternative Serving Style
- Roll the filling into filo cigars instead of triangles
- Slice into smaller bites for sharing platters or buffet service
- Add chilli flakes or fresh herbs for extra flavour
Feta and Spinach Parcels
Accompaniment
Food
Quick Meals
Starters
Greek
Bring Mediterranean flavours to your menu with these crisp feta and spinach filo parcels. Made with YAMAS! Feta, spinach, herbs and lemon, these golden pastry bites deliver a light yet savoury flavour profile that works perfectly as a starter, side dish, sharing plate or vegetarian menu option for pubs, cafés and restaurants.
The flaky filo pastry pairs perfectly with creamy feta cheese and fragrant herbs, while lemon adds freshness and balance. Easy to portion and ideal for summer dining, these feta and spinach parcels are inspired by classic Greek-style pastries and can be adapted for different hospitality menus.
Prep: MEDIUM
Makes 9 Servings
Ingredients
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
250g fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp dried oregano
½ lemon, zest and juice
1 egg
100g YAMAS! Feta
20g butter
3 sheets of filo pastry
Method
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onions for 10 mins. Add garlic and cook for a couple more minutes. Then transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Steam the spinach so it wilts. Let it cool before squeezing out the excess liquid. Chop roughly.
- Add the spinach to the onions and garlic alongside the nutmeg, oregano, lemon zest and juice, and egg. Mix, then crumble in the feta and mix gently. Season to taste.
- Melt the butter and preheat the oven to 180C.
- Cut each filo sheet into three lengths. Brush one length with the melted butter. Put some feta mix at the top and fold down the length to make a triangle. Repeat with the other sheets and remaining feta mix.
- Brush with the remaining butter and bake for 20 mins till golden brown.
