Spinach and Three Cheese Triangles
12 ingredients
21 steps
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing pastry
- 2 cups chopped, blanched, drained spinach (about 6 cups fresh or 1 pound frozen and defrosted)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup ouzo (Greek-style anise liqueur)
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled feta
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled Greek manouri cheese or ricotta salata
- 1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) fresh anthotyro, whole-milk ricotta, or farmer's cheese
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
- 1 pound (about 18 sheets) commercial phyllo, defrosted and at room temperature
- Olive or other vegetable oil for frying, as needed
Directions
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1Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat and saute the spinach and herbs for a few minutes until all their liquid has cooked off.
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2Season with salt and pepper.
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3Pour in the ouzo and as soon as it boils off, remove the mixture from the heat.
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4Set aside to cool a little.
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5Combine the spinach and herb mixture with the cheeses in a large bowl.
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6Add the egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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7Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
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8Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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9Brush a sheet pan with oil, then line it with parchment paper.
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10Place the phyllo vertically in front of your on your work surface.
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11Using a sharp knife, cut lengthwise into 4 equal columns.
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12Stack and cover with a dry kitchen towel and immediately on top of that place a damp kitchen towel.
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13Remove the first phyllo sheet and place it vertically in front of you.
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14Brush lightly with olive oil.
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15Place another sheet on top and brush that lightly, too.
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16Place a teaspoon of the filling on the bottom right-hand corner of the phyllo and fold up like a flag in order to form a small triangle.
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17Place on the baking sheet seam side down.
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18Cover with a kitchen towel as you continue with the remaining filling and phyllo.
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19Brush all the triangles with olive oil.
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20Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the triangles are lightly golden and puffy.
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21Remove and serve.
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