Name: Vegan Spanakopita Triangles
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 56 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing); 300 g fresh spinach; 4 null spring onions (finely sliced); 2 null garlic cloves (finely diced); 3 tbsp dill (loosely packed); 0.5 cup vegan ricotta; 1 tsp dried mint ((or approx. 1 tbsp fresh mint)); 0.75 tsp fine sea salt (to taste); 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated); 0.25 cup fine breadcrumbs; 1 null lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon); 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional); 10 sheets phyllo pastry (vegan, defrosted); 2 tbsp aquafaba (reduced); null null black and white sesame seeds (for decorating)

Instructions

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1

Blanch the fresh spinach (300 g) in boiling water, then immerse in ice cold water (optional) to preserve its color. Squeeze the water from the blanched spinach very well, chopping it finely.
2

Heat olive oil (2 tbsp) in a large frying pan. Add onions (4 spring) and fry until soft. Add cloves (2 garlic) and fry on low-medium heat until translucent and fragrant. Add the chopped spinach.
3

Season with black pepper (0.25 tsp), [zest of 1 lemon], lemon juice (2 tbsp), nutmeg (0.5 tsp), nutritional yeast (1 tbsp) (if using), dried mint (1 tsp) and dill (3 tbsp). Let the mixture cool completely before adding vegan ricotta (0.5 cup).
4

Add vegan ricotta (0.5 cup) to the mixture and stir well. Season with fine sea salt (0.75 tsp) to your liking.
5

Preheat oven to 175° C / 350° F.
6

Prepare a small bowl with olive oil for brushing, a pastry brush, a bowl of fine breadcrumbs (0.25 cup), a bowl with aquafaba (2 tbsp), and a bowl with [black and white sesame seeds] (if using).
7

Unroll the phyllo pastry (10 sheets). Trim dry ends. Divide the roll into 6.5 cm / 2.5 inch wide segments. Keep unused segments covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
8

Place one strip of pastry on a table. Lightly brush with olive oil, sprinkle with a bit of salt (optional) and some [fine breadcrumbs]. Place another strip on top and brush lightly with olive oil again.
9

Place a heaped teaspoon of filling at the bottom of the layered strip and fold the pastry around the filling into triangles. Seal the end with a dab of olive oil.
10

Place triangles on a baking tray. Brush the tops with aquafaba (2 tbsp) and sprinkle with [black and white sesame seeds]. Bake for min (20) to min (22), until golden.