Spinach and Feta Phyllo Parcels |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From a NZ cookbook....a popular weekend lunch for us now. Ingredients:
1 (250 g) package frozen spinach |
250 g cottage cheese |
100 g feta cheese, crumbled |
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts |
1 egg |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 pinch nutmeg |
salt and pepper |
16 sheets phyllo pastry |
50 g melted butter |
Directions:
1. Squeeze spinach dry.
2. Combine spinach, cottage and feta cheeses, pine nuts, egg, garlic and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. To make each 'parcel', place a sheet of phyllo on a flat surface.
5. Brush with melted butter, Top with another sheet of phyllo, brush again with melted butter, then fold in half to make a rectangle.
6. Spoon spinach mixture along one narrow end of the pastry.
7. Fold edges in and roll up to encase filling.
8. Place parcels on an oven tray brushed with butter.
9. Brush parcels with remaining butter.
10. Bake at 190°C for 12-15 minutes until golden.
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