Southwest Spanakopita Bites Recipe

Name: Southwest Spanakopita Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches); Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1/3 cup cubed avocado; 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/3 cup cubed avocado
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar

1
In a small skillet, saute red pepper and onion in oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in 1/2 cup spinach (save the rest for another use). Stir in the cheese, corn, beans, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and salt.
2
Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end facing you. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spray sheet with butter-flavored spray; cut into three 14x3-in. strips.
3
Place a scant tablespoon of filling on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you come to the end of the strip.
4
Spritz end of dough with spray and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and spritz top with spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
5
Place triangles on
6
coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, mash avocado with the mayonnaise, sour cream and vinegar. Serve with warm appetizers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper, 1 green onion, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Southwest Spanakopita Bites falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Spanakopita Bites

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