Spanakopita

H always shys aways from this pastry mostly because the true mediterranean version we get here is lacking in spice. The arabs make this is a more flavorful way. I've also varied the recipe a little more by adding a couple more things to heat-it-up! :)

(Makes 7-10 medium sized servings)

Filo sheets (thawed according to package instructions)
1 cup spinach
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
1/2 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika
Melted butter

Saute onion until soft, add garlic and spice powders, saute a couple minutes
Add spinach, saute until cooked/wilted, about 3 minutes
Cool the spinach mixture and squeeze excess water
Add salt, pepper and cheeses to spinach mixture

Cut a sheet of filo in 2. Layer a little less than a tbsp of spinach mixture onto center of sheet. Fold diagonally a couple times to form a triangle. Brush edges and top of pastry with melted butter.

Cook in a preheated over (350F) for 10 minutes or until golden.