Aussie spanakopita

Prep
30m
Cook
55m
serves
4
Aussie spanakopita
Aussie spanakopita
Resident cheese experts Ellie and Sam Studd put an all-Aussie marinated curd to good use in a Greek inspired pastry thats perfect for any lunch or dinner table.

Ingredients (13)

  • 1 bunch each English spinach & kale, stalks removed, leaves finely chopped
  • 320g Australian marinated curd (we used Yarra Valley Persian feta in oil), drained, crumbled, plus 4 tbs reserved oil
  • 3 long green shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 roasted red capsicum, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp hot paprika
  • 1/4 bunch dill, finely chopped
  • 20 sheets filo pastry
  • Unsalted butter, melted, to brush
  • Black sesame seeds, to scatter
  • Tomato relish, to serve

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a 20cm x 30cm x 3.5cm rectangular baking tray.
  • 2.
    Combine spinach and kale in a large colander and toss with 1/2 tsp salt flakes. Stand for 20 minutes or until just softened. Rinse under cold running water and drain.
  • 3.
    Heat 2 tbs of reserved oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add spinach and kale, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until wilted. Stand until cool enough to handle. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze out excess water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • 4.
    Heat remaining 2 tbs reserved oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add long green shallot and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shallot has softened. Cool slightly then transfer to spinach mixture. Add zest, eggs, curd, capsicum, paprika and dill. Season to taste and stir to combine. Divide mixture into 5 portions.
  • 5.
    Lay 4 sheets of filo on a clean work surface. Brush 3 sheets with butter and stack the 4 sheets together. Place 1 portion of the mixture on short edge of pastry, around 2cm from the edge and shape into 2cm-thick log. Place in prepared tray and brush with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets and mixture.
  • 6.
    Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with tomato relish.
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