Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c sweet onion, finely chopped
3 large bags of fresh spinach (36 cups loosely packed)
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 large egg white
1/2 c feta, crumbled
4 sheets whole-wheat phyllo dough (13x18 inches each) try The Fillo Factory brand
Olive Oil cooking spray
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Directions: |
Directions:*Preheat oven to 375ºF
*Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion and saute for about 2 minutes. Add spinach in batches, waiting 2 or 3 minutes between intervals; cover tightly and cook tossing frequently, for about 15 minutes.
*Drain spinach mixture in a colander, removing any excess liquid, before placing it in a large bowl; set aside. When spinach mixture is cool, mix in dill, mint, and egg white. Then fold in feta until well blended. Set aside.
*Working quickly, roll phyllo out onto a clean work surface. Carefully cut each sheet lengthwise into approximately four, 3-inch wide pieces. (Tip - or cut each sheet in half lengthwise then half each of the 2 sections again to create 4 equal pieces.) Place 3 or 4 strips across the center of a 1 and a 1/2 quart or 9x9 inch casserole dish misted with cooking spray, leaving about 3-4 inches of excess hanging over on both ends. The strips should be overlapping slightly. Mist strips with cooking spray. Turn the casserole dish clockwise and place 3 or 4 strips across the original layers, at a 90º angle. Mist strips with cooking spray. Continue turning and layering until all strips have been used, about 4 layers in total, misting with cooking spray after each layer.
*Spoon spinach mixture into center of phyllo-covered dish. Fold phyllo hanging over edges into the center of spinach mixture,covering the top (no spinach should be visible.) Mist with cooking spray.
*Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown and crispy. Let casserole sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Tip - phyllo can be cut with a knife, kitchen scissors, or a pizza cutter. |
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