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This Greek appetizer features Spinach; fresh, stemmed and 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, freshly. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Spinach-Feta Rolls
Description
This Greek appetizer features Spinach; fresh, stemmed and 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, freshly. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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washed --grated 1 tb Olive oil 2 tb Dill; fresh, chopped 3 bn Scallions, trimmed and 1 tb Lemon juice --chopped (1-1/2 c) Salt & pepper, to taste 1/4 c Feta cheese; crumbled 2 lg Egg whitesPHYLLO PASTRY8 Phyllo dough sheets (14x18") 1/4 ts Salt 1 lg Egg white 1 ts Poppy or sesame seeds, or a 2 tb Olive oil --combination To
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make filling: Put spinach with water still clinging to the leaves in a large pot.
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Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
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Drain and refresh with cold water.
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Squeeze the spinach quite dry and chop.
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In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
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Add scallions and saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Transfer to a medium-sized bowl and stir in spinach, feta, Parmesan, dill and lemon juice.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Beat egg whites lightly with a fork and stir into the spinach mixture.
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To form phyllo rolls: Set oven rack on the upper level; preheat to 350 degrees F (177ðC).
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Coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg white, oil and salt.
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Lay one sheet of phyllo on a work surface with a short side toward you.
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Brush lower half of the sheet with the egg-white mixture.
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Repeat this step with a second sheet of phyllo and set on top of the first.
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Spoon one-quarter of the spinach filling along one long edge.
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Tuck in the side edges and roll up, jelly-roll fashion.
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Place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining phyllo, egg-white mixture and filling, making 4 rolls in all.
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Brush tops of the rolls lightly with the egg-mixture and sprinkle with seeds, if desired.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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With a serrated knife, cut each roll diagonally into 9 pieces and serve hot.
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The rolls may be prepared, baked and sliced up to 2 days in advance.
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Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 12.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.6g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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