Spinach and Cheese Strudel

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F).

Place 1 sheet of filo pastry on top of a clean kitchen towel. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Brush the filo with the melted butter.

Step 2

Place the second sheet of filo pastry on top and brush with butter.

Step 3

Rinse the spinach. Add to a pot set over low heat while still wet and allow to wilt. Remove to a bowl, cool, squeeze out excess liquid and coarsely chop. Coarsely grate the Parmesan. Stir the Parmesan and ricotta into the spinach. Season with pepper, nutmeg and Parmesan to taste. Spread the spinach mixture on top of the filo, leaving a border at all sides.

Step 4

Rinse the bell peppers, cut in half, remove seeds and white ribs, and cut into cubes. Sprinkle over the spinach mixture.

Step 5

Remove the feta cheese from the package, drain, dice and crumble over the spinach mixture. 

Step 6

Fold the top and bottom borders inwards so the filling is covered by a border on 2 sides. 

Step 7

Brush the edges with melted butter. 

Step 8

Use the kitchen towel to gently roll the filo into a long log.

Step 9