Mini Spanakopita
INGREDIENTS:
20
MAKES
600 g of spinach (fresh or frozen)
3 spring onions
3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of chopped dill (or 1/2 teaspoon of dry dill)
200 g of feta cheese (sheep or cows or goat)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of "Baharat "spice (optional)
5 filo pastry sheets -cut into squares
1/2 to 1 cup of olive oil or melted butter for brushing
2 teaspoons of white or black or both sesame seed for sprinkle (optional)
METHOD:
1.Cook the spinach with some water (if using fresh spinach)until soft and dry.
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2.Mix the spinach with the green onions, parsley and dill.
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3.Crumb the cheese with your hands and add to the spinach mix.
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4.Mix the eggs in a separate bowl and add it to the mix.
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5.Add a bit of salt pepper and Baharat spice.(optional).
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6.Heat the oven to 200Cº
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7.Cut the fillo pastry into small squares.
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8.Fill with 1-2 teaspoons in each one and fold the sides, into a small parcel.
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9.Brush with olive oil and then roll twice.
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10.Brush again with olive oil.
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11.Repeat with the rest of the pastry.
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12.Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
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13.Bake for 15-20 min until golden brown and leave to cool for a bit.
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14.Serve with a big greek salad or the Israeli salad and some olives.