Spinach, Herb, and Cheese Phyllo Rolls

These golden, flaky rolls make an impressive party appetizer. Freeze leftover rolls up to 6 months. To reheat, cover loosely with foil and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 c finely chopped shallots
  • 1/2 c finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 c finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 c chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tab chopped fresh thyme
  • 12 oz baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 6 Tab extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 oz reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
  • Cooking spray
  • 20 (14 x 9-inch) frozen phyllo sheets, thawed (about 8 ounces)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons oil.
  4. Stir well to combine.
  5. Stir in pepper, egg, and cheese until well blended.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Coat well with cooking spray.
  8. Working with 2 phyllo sheets at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), brush 2 sheets lightly with remaining olive oil (long edge of sheets should be closest to you).
  9. Top with 2 phyllo sheets.
  10. Brush lightly with oil.
  11. Arrange 2 cups spinach mixture in an even mound along phyllo edge nearest you, leaving a 1-inch border on either side.
  12. Fold sides of phyllo partially over mound; roll dough and filling, burrito-style, to form an 11 x 3-inch roll.
  13. Place roll, seam side down, on prepared pan.
  14. Repeat procedure with remaining dough, oil, and filling to form 5 rolls.
  15. Make 3 small slits in the top of each roll to allow steam to escape.
  16. Bake rolls at 375° for 50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
  17. Carefully transfer to a wire rack; cool 20 minutes.
  18. Cut each roll diagonally into 6 slices.

Serves: 15 (serving size: 2 slices)

Source:  Food and Wine, via Donna Barasch

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