Spanakopita Spring Rolls

Name: Spanakopita Spring Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 14 spring rolls.
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 14 refrigerated egg roll wrappers; Oil for deep-fat frying

I was inspired to turn original spanakopita into a hand-held hors d'oeuvre. I use won ton wrappers in place of phyllo dough, and now these are the biggest hit among my friends. —Jade Randall, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
14 refrigerated egg roll wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Mix first six ingredients. With one corner of an egg roll wrapper facing you, place about 1/3 cup filling just below center of wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling; moisten remaining wrapper edges with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
Freeze option: Freeze uncooked spring rolls in freezer containers, spacing them so they don't touch and separating the layers with waxed paper. To use, fry frozen spring rolls as directed, increasing time as necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 spring roll: 245 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as spanokopita spring rolls in Simple & Delicious February/March 2019

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grandmascooking22

Feb 13, 2019

I really liked these egg rolls. Interested in trying Greek foods this year so liked the idea of having a handheld spanakopita. Only variation I made was I cooked them in my air fryer rather than frying.