May 12, 2007

Spanakopita

I made spanakopita today. It's not hard to make, but it is time consuming.
To make this you will need:
2 packages of frozen chopped spinach (thaw & squeeze out moisture),
a bunch of fresh dill,
1 clove of garlic,
8 (or so) green onions,
1 egg,
about 200g feta cheese,
and salt & pepper.
Mix all of the above together well for the filling.
You will also need filo pastry(thaw in fridge over night) and
olive oil & melted butter.(to brush on the filo pastry).

It's a good ides to get everything set up before you start. I keep the filo covered with a sheet of parchment paper and a damp cloth, so it doesn't dry out.
On a cutting board, place one sheet of filo, brush with a mixture of melted butter & olive oil, place another sheet of filo on top, and brush this one, too.
Cut the filo into 6 strips.
Put 1 Tbsp of mixture on bottom of each filo strip.
fold up in a triangle shape.
Place triangles on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with oil/butter.
Bake in 350* oven for 25-30 minutes, or until nice and brown.

This recipe makes 44 spanakopita triangles. I like to make individual spanakopita triangles, instead of a pan of them. It is easy to freeze some of them, or pack in the kids' lunches, and it's also perfect for a pot-luck. To freeze the spanakopita, freeze them first on the baking tray, then put them in a baggie in the freezer, so they don't stick together. To "re crisp" the spanakopita, just pop them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Enjoy!

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