Best Phyllo And Feta Torte With Dill And Nutmeg Recipes

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PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH SPINACH , FETA AND RICOTTA



Phyllo Triangles With Spinach , Feta and Ricotta image

Make and share this Phyllo Triangles With Spinach , Feta and Ricotta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boo Chef in West Te

Categories     Greek

Time 40m

Yield 20 triangles, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled into fine pieces (about 4 cups)
6 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 bunch scallion, sliced thin
1/8-1/4 cup minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon lemon, juice of
1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 1/2 frozen spinach, 10 oz packages thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup olive oil or 3/4 cup clarified butter
1 lb phyllo dough, thawed (14 by 9-inch)

Steps:

  • FILLING: Mix the feta, ricotta, eggs, scallions, dill, lemon juice, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the spinach until uniform. (The filling can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.).
  • PHYLLO LAYERS: Adjust an oven rack to the upper- and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 375 degrees.Form the phyllo triangles, using a generous 1 tablespoon of filling per triangle. Spread the triangles out over 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake the triangles until golden, about 20 minutes, switching and rotating the sheets halfway through the baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 967.7, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.4

SONIA'S PHYLLO AND FETA TORTE WITH DILL AND NUTMEG



Sonia's Phyllo and Feta Torte With Dill and Nutmeg image

Here is a recipe for a torte, appropriate for a springtime lunch, that looks daunting, but really is not. The only challenge is finding the right Greek feta, by which we mean something not too salty but not too mild. Think of the layering of the phyllo sheets as a meditative exercise, clearing the clutter of the week and preparing you for something delicious. Gild it with Greek honey for a welcome touch of sweetness.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Greek feta cheese, crumbled
3 cups cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1-pound box phyllo dough, thawed overnight in refrigerator if necessary
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Greek honey, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor, combine feta, cottage cheese, eggs, dill, 2 tablespoons Romano, the nutmeg and pepper and pulse just to combine (you can also use a large bowl and a fork). Mixture should be well combined, but still chunky, not smooth.
  • Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Romano into a Bundt pan. Drape a sheet of phyllo on top of Bundt pan, poke a hole into phyllo where center tube is and push phyllo into pan to line it. Do this with another phyllo sheet, but place it perpendicular to first sheet. Continue adding phyllo sheets in this crisscross manner until all sheets are used. Edges of phyllo should hang over edges of pan.
  • Scrape cheese filling into pan, and fold edges of phyllo over filling. Using a sharp knife, poke many holes (at least 20) in dough that reach all the way to bottom of pan. Slowly pour melted butter over torte; some butter will seep through holes and some will remain on top of dough.
  • Place Bundt pan on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until torte is puffy and golden brown. Allow torte to cool in pan for 1 to 2 hours before inverting onto a plate and slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 501, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 794 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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