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Greek Sandwich Bites Recipe

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“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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Greek Sandwich Bites Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

20 5 25

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 four bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted, turning once. Cut each sandwich into quarters. Yield: 16 appetizers.

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

Originally published as Greek Sandwich Bites in Healthy Cooking June/July 2011, p23

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Aug. 07, 2011 by ahmom

excellent

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by equestsarah81

VERY GOOD!!!! I only made 1 sandwish for lunch to try it and believe me, I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN!!! I wouldn't change a thing but I think you would definitely have to use more olive oil (I added as much as I felt I needed and used at least 1 tbsp just for the 1 sandwish (4 servings)). I think this would be good if shredded rotisserie chicken or real bacon bits were added too!