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Spanikopita
These Greek pastries are made using phyllo dough and filled with spinach and cheese.

 Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 small onion, minced
1 box frozen chopped spinach
, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten

1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper

6 -8 sheets phyllo dough, covered in plastic wrap or damp towel
1 stick butter, melted
 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for one minute.  Add the spinach and stir together well.
  4. Remove from heat and place in large mixing bowl.  Add the feta, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Then
    the egg and seasonings.
  5. Remove phyllo dough from packaging, unroll and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap, then cover with a
    damp kitchen towel.
  6. Place one sheet of phylllo on counter and brush with melted butter.
  7. Place the second sheet directly on top of the first and brush with butter.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut the phyllo vertically in to 6 equal strips.  
  9. Place one teaspoon of the spinach mixture at the top of one of the strips and fold into a triangle. 
    Continue to fold all the way up the strip. Brush with more melted butter.
  10. Repeat with the remaining strips of phyllo.
  11. Transfer the triangles to a greased baking sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown.
     

 
     
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