Memorial Day Recipes

Feta and Spinach Phyllo

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Feta and Spinach Phyllo

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The fluffy puff pastry roll-up is cheesy and easy and great.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. oil
  • 1/2 C. onion, chopped
  • 2 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach
  • 2/3 C. low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 C. non-fat yogurt
  • 1/4 C. feta cheese, crumbled (if you do not like feta, use Romano or Parmesan)
  • 2 Tbs. fresh mint
  • 2 tsp. dill weed
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • Pepper
  • 8 sheets fillo (phyllo) dough, thawed
  • 3 tsp. melted margarine

Directions

In large skillet, over medium heat, combine oil and onion. Sauté mixture until onion is soft and golden. Add spinach and simmer 5 minutes over medium heat. Add ricotta cheese, yogurt, feta, and spices. Mix well. Set aside. On pastry cloth, place 2 full sheets of fillo dough. Brush top piece lightly with melted margarine. Add 2 more pieces of fillo, again coating lightly with margarine. Spread half approx. 4" wide x length of dough. Roll dough in jelly roll fashion and pinch edges. Place on baking sheet. Cut four small slits in top of dough. Repeat process with remaining dough and spinach mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until gold and bubbly.

Yield: 16 slices

Variation: Add 1 oz. prosciutto, finely chopped, or 1/4 C. Canadian bacon, finely chopped and saute with onion.

(1 Serving = 2 Slices)

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 136; Fat: 6 grams; Carbohydrates: 15 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Sodium: 261 mg; Cholesterol: 11 mg. Exchanges: 1/2 Starch/Bread, 1 Vegetable, 1 Medium Fat Meat

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