Crispy phyllo triangles filled with spinach, feta, ricotta, and herbs baked in a pull-apart cluster.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 3.5 oz ricotta cheese
07 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Pastry
13 - 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
14 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Topping
16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
17 - 1 tablespoon nigella seeds (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
03 - Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with feta, ricotta, beaten eggs, dill, parsley, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well blended.
05 - Unroll the phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying. Take one sheet at a time and gently brush with melted butter. Fold lengthwise into a strip approximately 3 inches (7 cm) wide.
06 - Place a heaping teaspoon of filling at the bottom of the strip. Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle, then continue folding the strip upwards, maintaining the triangle shape until the entire strip is folded.
07 - Place the completed triangles closely together on the prepared baking sheet in a circular or cluster arrangement without overlapping.
08 - Brush the tops of the triangles with remaining melted butter combined with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with sesame and nigella seeds if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until golden and crisp.
09 - Allow the clusters to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
