Spanakopita Spinach Turnovers

Layers of delicate, flaky pastry envelop a luscious filling of spinach and feta, creating a perfect dish for a holiday brunch or as an appetizer before a festive Christmas party.

GROCERY LIST

Blanch the spinach first. Sauté the onions, add the chopped spinach. Mix in the feta and egg.

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Place the butter in a sauce pan and gently heat it until the butter is fully melted.

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Brush the phyllo dough sheets with ghee. Place a spoonful of the filling and fold into triangles.

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Make an assembly line to create several turnovers at once.

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Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.

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Sprinkle seeds and bake for 30-35 min until golden brown.

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Serve with salad or soup Serve as an appetizer with hummus or mutabal Serve with a yogurt dip or whipped feta dip

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