*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                        My Spinakopita S F August 93
 
 Recipe By     : Miriam Podcameni Posvolsky
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Ethnic                           First Courses
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6                    phyllo leaves
    1      cup           cooked spinach
    1      cup           cottage cheese -- or ricotta or
                         feta cheese
    1      teaspoon      oregano
      1/2                onion -- chopped
    2      tablespoons   chopped chives or spring onions
      1/4  teaspoon      cumin powder
                         olive oil
                         salt and pepper -- to  taste
           pinch         nutmeg
 
 1. Drain cheese in a colander
 2. Chop spinach finely
 3. Cook onion in oil until transparent
 4. Stir in spinach
 5. Season with salt, pepper ,nutmeg and cumin. Let cool
 6. Stir in cheese.
 7.Place 1 sheet phyllo on a surface, brush with oil,place second sheet on
 top,baste with oil,place third sheet on top.
 9. Arrange 1/2 the filling in a row about 2 from edge of phyllo sheet.
 10. Roll up dough.
 11. Repeat procedure with the other 3 sheets.
 12.Place roll on a cookie sheet, mark 2 to 2 1/2 " intervals.
 13. Baste top with oil.
 14. Bake at 375 (pre heated) for 20 to 25 minutes.
 
 
 
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 NOTES : The original recipe calls for dill and feta.