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Expand1 1/2 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium-sized onion, chopped fine Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch fresh chopped scallions Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 pound ricotta Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 pound feta Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces cream cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
2/3 cups olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint Ask a question about this ingredient
Kosher or sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 400°.
Ask a question about this stepOn the stovetop over medium heat, sauté spinach, onion and scallions in butter, until tender. Add cheeses, oil, eggs, parsley and mint; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepAdd cheeses, oil, eggs, parsley and mint; mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepSet aside.
Ask a question about this step1 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch Kosher or sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
3-4 cups all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 stick butter, melted, plus extra for baking dish Ask a question about this ingredient
To make the phyllo dough, mix water, lemon juice, vegetable oil, salt and flour. If dough is sticky, continue adding flour until it forms a ball and does not stick to fingers.
Ask a question about this stepUsing a rolling pin or a pasta machine, roll dough out as thinly as possible. (If you're using a pasta machine, cut strips to fit through the opening; then roll through six times, starting at first setting and ending at sixth setting.)
Ask a question about this stepLine a greased 9x13-inch glass baking dish with phyllo. Use at least 3 layers on the bottom adding melted butter between layers. Make sure layers cover the sides of the dish and hang over the edges.
Ask a question about this stepAdd spinach mixture. Fold hanging phyllo layers up and over. Add 2 or 3 more layers of phyllo over the top of the mixture, buttering between layers. (Note that if you're using ready-made phyllo, use 10 layers of dough on the bottom and 10 layers on the top, buttering each layer as you go.)
Ask a question about this stepBrush top with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Ask a question about this stepWith a knife, cut squares through just the top phyllo layer.
Ask a question about this stepBake 45 minutes to an hour, or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting.
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