Spanakopita Triangles (weightwatchers 3 Pts)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 ounces spinach, chopped frozen thawed squeezed dried
• 2/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 egg , large
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dill, fresh
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 8 phyllo pastry sheets, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place the oven rack in the center of the oven, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
• 2 press the spinach between layers of paper towels to remove any excess moisture. place the cheese in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. add the spinach, scallions, egg , dill and pepper together until combined.
• 3 set the stack of phyllo sheets to one side, keep covered with a sheet of wax paper and a damp towel on top as you work.
• 4 lay 1 phyllo sheet lengthwise in front of you and brush the sheet lightly with oil. top with another sheet and brush lightly with oil. cut crosswise into 6 oven strips. place a scant tablespoon of spinach mixture at the end of each strip. fold one corner up over the filling, then continue folding in a flag fashion to form a triangle. place on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining filling and phyllo sheets to make 24 triangles. brush the tops of the triangles lightly with any remaining oil.
• 5 bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. cool for 5 minutes and serve hot or warm.