Name: Cheese and Spinach Filo Triangles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 375 g filo pastry sheets; 300 g frozen spinach; 125 g low-fat fetta crumbled; 250 g low-fat fresh ricotta; 1 tbs parmesan; 2 egg lightly beaten; 1 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp oregano; 1 pinch seasoning *to taste; 1/4 cup butter melted; 1/4 cup sesame seeds optional *to decorate

by kath81 Last updated on 11/11/2020

These Greek-style filo triangles are delicious as an entree or a main meal. - kath81

Ingredients

375 g filo pastry sheets
300 g frozen spinach
125 g low-fat fetta crumbled
250 g low-fat fresh ricotta
1 tbs parmesan
2 egg lightly beaten
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp oregano
1 pinch seasoning *to taste
1/4 cup butter melted
1/4 cup sesame seeds optional *to decorate

Method

Step 1

Defrost frozen spinach in microwave. Squeeze out excess moisture using hands or sieve. Place in a mixing bowl.
Step 2

Add eggs, crumbled feta, ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg, oregano and salt and pepper to mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
Step 3

Lay out one sheet of filo pastry. Brush with melted butter or spray with oil spray. Lay another sheet of filo pastry on top.
Step 4

Using scissors, cut pastry into three equal strips.
Step 5

Put a tablespoonful of mixture at the bottom of a pastry strip. Fold the pastry across into a triangle.
Step 6

Keep folding the triangle-shaped filling up the strip until it is used up. Brush on extra butter to stick down the end, if required.
Step 7

Place the triangles on an oven tray that has been sprayed with oil or covered with baking paper. Brush the top of the triangles with butter and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds, if desired.
Step 8

Bake at 190C for 20-25 minutes until pastry is crisp and slightly browned.
Step 9

Serve warm with salad.