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    Home » Appetizers

    Spinach Artichoke Bites

    Published: Nov 20, 2016 · Modified: Dec 20, 2024 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Spinach Artichoke Bites are simple appetizers that can be easily made ahead of time. Loaded with protein packed quinoa, crumbled feta cheese and stuffed into crispy phyllo cups. They are vegetarian and so delicious they practically melt in your mouth!

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    The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming!

    So if you are like me and Thanksgiving totally snuck up on you, I bet you have no idea what you are making either.  These little bites are perfect for you because you can prepare them ahead of time.

    As most of you know I am all about simplifying (especially when I am a little stressed) so these apps are just what I needed to calm me down a bit.  Just a tiny bit.

    I buy these adorable little phyllo cups pre-made from the grocery store which saves a ton of time. And phyllo cups are my favorite, so flaky and delicious.

    They give the perfect amount of crunch, while also being light and flaky.

    And thank goodness for quinoa! It adds some plant-based protein that we can all use a little more of these days.

    If you are like and are always looking for new, healthy appetizer recipes, you will love this Spinach Artichoke Dip, Broccoli Cheese Dip, Jalapeño Poppers and these Gluten Free Spinach Quinoa Balls.

    Wouldn't they all be even more yummy with some Spiked Apple Cider? The answer is yes, most definitely.

    Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!

    Why You Should Make These Spinach Artichoke Bites

    I am always looking for ways recipes that I can prepare before hand, just like these little spinach artichoke bites.

    The filling takes about 20 minutes to prepare and I just mixed it together in a bowl the night before and refrigerated it until I was ready to scoop in to the phyllo. Super easy.

    Side note: this filling is delicious enough to eat on its own. Sometimes I will make a double batch of the filling and we ate the remaining for dinner.

    My husband wrapped it up in tortillas and I added leafy greens to make a salad. Talk about easy!

    And I wonder why there is always leftover filling every time I make these? I mean, I love it so much so I am definitely not complaining, I just always wonder why it works out like that.

    They are also bite sized and mini and adorable. I love bite sized appetizers, especially during the holidays and also for parties and gatherings.

    Now don't get me wrong, I also love cheeses, nuts and dips...I pretty much love all types of appetizers. But there is just something about little poppable bites that make me happy.

    And there is no guilt in these spinach artichoke bites since we have protein and veggies, right?

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Quinoa - Packed with all plant-based protein, quinoa is so versatile. It goes with just about any recipe and adds protein and fiber.
    • Vegetable broth -  I use the low sodium vegetable broth to cut back on sodium and salt.
    • Spinach - You can use either frozen spinach and fresh spinach in this recipe. If you do use frozen, make sure it's completely defrosted and all of the excess water has been squeezed out.
    • Artichoke hearts - I use cans of artichoke hearts and keep them in the house all the time.
    • Garlic -  I used yellow onion because of its strong flavor and versatility.
    • Onion - Oh how I love my garlic. It adds so much flavor and depth especially when paired with onion.
    • Feta cheese - Crumbled, full fat feta cheese works best in these spinach phyllo bites.
    • Phyllo cups - These are so easy to find I most grocery stores, especially during the holidays.
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    Recipe Tips for Making These Spinach Artichoke Bites

    This recipe is completely customizable to make how you like it. I've used kale instead of spinach, different cheeses and even added some chopped nuts for added texture and crunch. 

    Go ahead, have fun and experiment with different ways to make these babies.

    I bet any way you make these spinach artichoke bites you will love them. You really can't go wrong with crunchy phyllo cups.

    Since we are all busy when we have parties, gatherings or host holidays, I like to prepare these ahead of time up until I bake them in the oven. I simply prep, place on a baking sheet and wrap with plastic wrap or aluminum foil until ready to cook and serve.

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    Spinach Artichoke Bites

    These Spinach Phyllo Bites are so simple to make, healthy and delicious!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, brunch, meatless, Snack, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 phyllo cups
    Calories: 42kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup quinoa
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 10 ounces package frozen spinach defrosted and drained
    • 15 ounces can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ medium onion minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 30 phyllo cups

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Prepare quinoa with vegetable broth according to the package.
    • Once the quinoa is finished cooking, pour into a medium bowl.
    • Add spinach, artichokes, garlic, onion, salt and feta cheese. Mix well.
    • If preparing right away, scoop by spoonfuls into phyllo cups.
    • If not, place in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to prepare.
    • Place in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

    Notes

    You can easily prepare these ahead of time, place on a baking sheet and place in the oven before you are ready to bake and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1002IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Olivia

      February 02, 2023 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      These were so delicious, I made them for a party and they were gone so fast!

      Reply
    2. April

      February 02, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a unique recipe and tasted great! Making them again to munch on while we watch the Super Bowl, yum.

      Reply
    3. Jamie

      February 02, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these artichoke bites! They were perfect for game day!

      Reply
    4. katerina @ diethood.com

      March 25, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, these are gorgeous!! I bet they taste amazing!!

      Reply
    5. Julia

      March 25, 2021 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      These are so light yet very flavourful. I love the use of phyllo pastry here, very delicate with a nice crunch!

      Reply
    6. Beth

      March 25, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! I can't wait to give this a try! My hubby and I are going to love this recipe! Looks amazing and so delicious!

      Reply
    7. Sabrina | The Tomato Tart

      December 02, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      This looks amazing and tasty , sounds delicious too. Great appetizer recipe.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 02, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      December 01, 2016 at 4:29 am

      That combination sounds lovely!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 02, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Susan Salzman

      November 30, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      those are perfect in every single way!

      Reply
    10. Lauren Gaskill

      November 29, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      We go through artichokes like we go through cheese in the Gaskill house. Love this fun and pretty appetizer!

      Reply
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