Phyllo Cups with Spinach & Feta
Crispy phyllo cups filled with garlicky spinach, creamy feta, and pine nuts—ready in under 30 minutes. A vegetarian appetizer or light dinner that looks restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 224
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 12 cups phyllo dough cups (pre-made, 12-cup package)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ½ lemon lemon (juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place phyllo cups on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds.
- 3
Add spinach in batches and stir until wilted and any liquid evaporates, ~3 minutes total.
- 4
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in feta, red onion, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Spoon filling evenly into each phyllo cup, mounding gently. Don't overfill.
- 6
Bake until cups are golden and crisp, ~8 minutes. Watch after 6 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- 7
Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving platter.
Tools you’ll need
- rimmed baking sheet
- large skillet
- wooden spoon or spatula
- serving platter
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