Spinach And Tomato Filo Pastry Parcels

Sheets of phyllo dough are buttered, stacked and layered with spinach, sauteed mushrooms, feta cheese and tomato sauce. The phyllo is folded over to wrap and secure the filling, making little parcels that are placed onto baking sheets and into the oven until golden.

• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 sheets phyllo dough
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• ½ cup fresh sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• 3 ounces feta cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Thoroughly clean the spinach. Remove stems, and chop. Steam until wilted. Stir fry mushrooms in oil over high heat until browned.

Step 3

Cut all 4 pieces of phyllo in half. Brush each sheet with melted butter, and put in two piles. In the center of each stack, place first 1/2 of the spinach followed by 1/2 of the feta, mushrooms, and tomato sauce. Bring the sides of phyllo dough around, and to the top of the bundles. Place on baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.