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Mediterranean Spanakopita

Written By Andira on Saturday, May 14, 2011 | 11:00 PM

Mediterranean Spanakopita
Mediterranean Spanakopita
  • Prep Time:30 min
  • Cook Time:25 min
  • Serves:12
 

Buttery-rich golden phyllo pastry is layered with a savory Mediterranean blend of Plugrá European-Style Butter, sautéed spinach seasoned with zesty spices, nutmeg, and crumbled feta cheese.

Why try? This is one delicious, buttery way to eat your spinach!

Recipe courtesy of Plugrá®

 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons Plugrá European-Style Butter, unsalted
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 ounces (about 11/4 cups) feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic and pepper seasoning blend, dried
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

24 sheets (9-inch x 13â€"inch) phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup Plugrá European-Style Butter, unsalted, melted

Preparation

FILLING:
Heat Plugrá Butter in skillet; add onions and sauté over low heat until tender. Add garlic and sauté an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
Squeeze thawed spinach to remove excess moisture. Combine with sautéed onion mixture and stir until blended.
Combine beaten egg, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, garlic pepper seasoning, salt and crushed red pepper in a bowl and stir to blend; add spinach mixture and stir until blended.

ASSEMBLY:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Unroll phyllo dough and cover with plastic wrap and a lightly dampened towel, while working.
Arrange 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a flat work surface (with 9-inch wide side nearest you). Brush lightly with melted Plugrá Butter; repeat with 2 more sheets of phyllo dough. Cut the phyllo dough lengthwise into 3-inch wide strips.
Place 1 heaping tablespoon of spinach filling in lower left side of each strip; Fold the corner over the filling to form a triangle. Continue to fold the triangle, similar to folding a flag, until you reach the end of the strip. Repeat with remaining 2 strips. Brush outer surfaces of phyllo triangles lightly with butter and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
Bake spanakopita uncovered at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.

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