Spanakopita

Chef : Loreta Quitoles

Genres : Arabic/Middle Eastern Cuisine,

Ingredients

200g mushrooms sliced

1 red onion, sliced thinly

200g spinach finely chopped

40g mozzarella shredded cheese

20g butter

salt and pepper

Filo pastry 

6 sheets filo pastry

100g butter melted

Method

Stuffing

In a pot, add the mushrooms and saute until lightly browned.

Melt the butter and cook the onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add in the spinach and saute until they are wilted and begin to dry up.

Remove from the pan, cool and add in the mozzarella cheese.

Filo pastry and folding

Lay one sheet of filo on a surface and brush with melted butter.

Place another sheet over it and brush with butter.

Cut horizontally into 4 long pieces, then place filling at the end of each piece.

Fold over into a triangle shape over the filling, continue folding all the way down to the end.

Brush the finished triangle with butter again and then bake at 190 degrees C until golden brown.