Description
Spinach and Feta Hand Pies are a portable twist on classic Greek spanakopita, filled with savory spinach, creamy feta, and herbs, all wrapped in golden whole-wheat pizza dough. Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a comforting handheld snack.
Ingredients
- Whole-wheat pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, onion mixture, parsley, mint, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in eggs, feta, and Parmesan until combined.
- Divide dough into 6–8 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each into a disk (6–9 inches depending on desired size).
- Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling onto the lower half of each disk, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Transfer to baking sheet, brush tops with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotate the tray, and bake another 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving, or cool completely and freeze for later.
Notes
- Use dill or oregano instead of mint for variation.
- Add ricotta or mozzarella for a creamier filling.
- Puff pastry or classic white dough can replace whole-wheat dough.
- To prevent leaks, avoid overfilling and press edges firmly to seal.
- Freeze after baking and reheat in oven or microwave for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
