Spinach and Feta Stuffed Filo Pastry

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Filo Pastry

A crisp, golden filo pastry filled with savory spinach, feta, fresh herbs, and gently seasoned egg.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 190°C.

    Cookware: oven

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook until softened.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 6.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: large skillet

  3. Step 3

    Add the spinach in batches and cook until wilted. Transfer it to a colander, cool briefly, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: colander, large skillet

  4. Step 4

    Combine the drained spinach mixture with the feta, eggs, dill, parsley, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 piece Egg, 250.0 gr Feta Cheese, 20.0 gr Fresh Dill, 0.5 gr Ground Nutmeg, 15.0 gr Parsley, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  5. Step 5

    Brush the inside of the baking dish with melted butter.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Butter

    Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

  6. Step 6

    Lay five filo sheets in the dish one at a time, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next.

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Butter, 5.0 piece Filo Pastry

    Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

  7. Step 7

    Spread the prepared spinach and feta filling evenly over the layered filo.

    Cookware: baking dish

  8. Step 8

    Cover the filling with the remaining five filo sheets, brushing each one with melted butter. Tuck the edges into the dish.

    Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Butter, 5.0 piece Filo Pastry

    Cookware: baking dish, pastry brush

  9. Step 9

    Score the top into six portions without cutting fully through the bottom layers. Bake at 190°C until deeply golden and the center reaches 74°C.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, knife, oven

  10. Step 10

    Rest the pastry before cutting through the scored portions and serving.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, knife

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Cook the center to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 3 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Raw egg is used in the filling.
  • Cooked spinach and feta are perishable.
  • The filling can retain substantial heat after baking.