Spanakopita

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Cook onion until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in spinach, egg, cheese and pepper.
5. 5
   With knife, cut phyllo lengthwise into 2-inch wide strips.
6. 6
   Place strips on waxed paper, then cover with slightly damp towel.
7. 7
   Brush top of one strip of phyllo with melted butter; place 1 teaspoonful spinach mixture at short end of strip.
8. 8
   Fold one corner of strip diagonally over filling so the short edge is parallel to or meets the long edge, forming a right angle.
9. 9
   Continue folding over at right angles until you reach the end of the strip, to form a triangular package.
10. 10
    Repeat with remaining phyllo strips and spinach filling.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 425F.
12. 12
    Place packages seam side down in a 15-1/2x10-1/2 jelly pan.
13. 13
    Brush with butter.
14. 14
    Bake triangles 15 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Serve hot.