KUMARA, SPINACH AND FETA PARCELS

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Man! For someone who isn't usually particularly inspired or successful in the kitchen, these were easy and delicious.....even if I do say so myself! Hope this reads ok, it was all guess work really!

Provided by HVLS1842

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 1 parcel, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large kumara, cubed
1 teaspoon chicken stock
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups frozen spinach
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
10 olives, sliced
100 g feta cheese, crumbled
3 sheets phyllo pastry
sesame seeds, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180 degrees.
  • Cut the kumara into very small cubes. place in a saucepan containing the chicken stock and water and cook until tender.
  • Place the cooked Kumara into a large bowel.
  • Retain the stock from the kumara and to it add chopped onion and frozen spinach. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has defrosted.
  • Remove from heat and pour spinach and onion mixture into a seive to allow excess water to be squeezed out.
  • Add the spinach and onion to the kumara. Add Garam Masala and 1 tblsp sesame seeds. Mix together.
  • Take 3 sheets of Filo and lay on top of each other. (Use a clean, dry, flat surface).
  • Into the middle of the filo place half the kumara and spinach mixture.
  • Sprinkle over half the sliced olives and half the crumbled feta.
  • Fold the filo like a parcel, sealing the edges with a brush of milk.
  • Brush milk over top af parcel and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional).
  • Place in oven for 30 minutes or until the Filo is Golden brown.
  • I served this with tomato and chive salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 1048.6, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 17.7

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