Filo Florentine Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filo Pastry
Spinach Filling
Method
Preparing the Spinach Filling
- 1
Sauté the Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Combine the Filling Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, crumbled feta cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembling the Filo Florentine
- 4
- 5
Add the Filling
Place half of the spinach filling in the center of the layered filo pastry. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a parcel.
- 6
Layer More Pastry
Repeat the process with the remaining filo sheets (6 layers) and place it over the first parcel, tucking the edges in to seal it.
- 7
- 8
Serve
Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
