Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, cooked down
- 1/2 shallot, diced
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
- 6 phyllo sheets, divided in half
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
For the whipped feta dip:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium-high heat, cook shallot and garlic with a drizzle of olive oil, until the shallot is translucent.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook down. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, feta, egg, parmesan, nutmeg, and cooked spinach.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush phyllo pastry with butter. Place about a tablespoon worth of filling at the bottom of the pastry, keeping it centered. Gently roll the phyllo halfway. Fold the sides and continue rolling all the way. Gently transfer to a lined baking sheet, brush each pastry roll with butter and if desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Remove and let cool while preparing the dip.
For the whipped feta dip:
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve alongside the spinach rolls. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean