Phyllo Pastry with Spinach and Labaneh

Yield: 8 – 10 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Level: Easy
Recipe & Photo: Tomer Umansky

Ingredients:

  • 1 container Tnuva Labaneh, 5%
  • 1 package Tnuva Muenster Cheese Slices, cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 package Maadanot Frozen Rolled Turkish Phyllo Dough
  • 1 egg, beaten

Garnish:

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • ½ container Tnuva Labaneh, 5%
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Open up the Turkish phyllo dough. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, Divide into 8 rectangles.
  3. Place one of the rectangles on a floured surface. Arrange filling along one of the long sides of the rectangle. Roll up like a jelly roll, then twist so that it has a spiral shape, as shown. Repeat with the rest of the rectangles.
  4. Arrange all the spirals on a baking pan. Brush with beaten egg.
  5. Bake at 350⁰F for 30-35 minutes or until nicely browned.
  6. Cool slightly. Decorate with tomatoes, labaneh and basil leaves.

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