Budget recipes

Spanakopita for $2.45 per serve

Spanakopita

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INGREDIENTS

tablespoon olive oil
1 large finely sliced onion
2 chopped cloves garlic
2 large bunches English spinach
4 finely sliced green onions
¼ cup chopped parsley
200g fresh ricotta
100g crumbled feta,
1 lightly beaten egg
pinch ground nutmeg
8 sheets filo
METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to a moderate, 180°C 180°C.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large saucepan on medium. Saute 1 large finely sliced onion and 2 chopped cloves garlic 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender.

  3. Add 2 large bunches English spinach, 4 finely sliced green onions and ¼ cup chopped parsley. Cook, stirring, 1 minute until wilted. Cool.

  4. Combine 200g fresh ricotta, 100g crumbled feta, 1 lightly beaten egg and pinch ground nutmeg in bowl. Stir in spinach mixture.

  5. Layer 4 sheets filo, spraying each lightly with oil. Cut stack into quarters. Repeat with another 4 sheets filo. Line 4 x 15cm round, shallow baking dishes with half pastry stacks.

  6. Spoon spinach mixture over, top with remaining stacks, spray lightly with oil and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes until golden. Top with extra parsley.



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