Greek Sandwich Bites

Name: Greek Sandwich Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 appetizers
Cuisine: Europe, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound fresh baby spinach; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick); 4 teaspoons butter, softened

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 16 appetizers

Test Kitchen Approved

Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
4 teaspoons butter, softened

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach; cook and stir until wilted. Drain. Stir in the feta, pine nuts, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Spread over 4 bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until bread is browned and cheese is melted, turning once, 3-4 minutes. Cut each sandwich into quarters.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 87 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Here’s an appetizer that tastes just like traditional spanakopita, but it’s much less work to make. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

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