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:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add 3 tablespoons oil.
- Stir well to combine.
- Stir in pepper, egg, and cheese until well blended.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat well with cooking spray.
- 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).
- Top with 2 phyllo sheets.
- Brush lightly with oil.
- Arrange 2 cups spinach mixture in an even mound along phyllo edge nearest you, leaving a 1-inch border on either side.
- Fold sides of phyllo partially over mound; roll dough and filling, burrito-style, to form an 11 x 3-inch roll.
- Place roll, seam side down, on prepared pan.
- Repeat procedure with remaining dough, oil, and filling to form 5 rolls.
- Make 3 small slits in the top of each roll to allow steam to escape.
- Bake rolls at 375° for 50 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack; cool 20 minutes.
- Cut each roll diagonally into 6 slices.
Serves: 15 (serving size: 2 slices)
Source: Food and Wine, via Donna Barasch