Kumara, Spinach and Feta Parcels

HVLS's Note:

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!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 1.0 parcel

• 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)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Cut the kumara into very small cubes. place in a saucepan containing the chicken stock and water and cook until tender.
3. Place the cooked Kumara into a large bowel.
4. 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.
5. Remove from heat and pour spinach and onion mixture into a seive to allow excess water to be squeezed out.
6. Add the spinach and onion to the kumara. Add Garam Masala and 1 tblsp sesame seeds. Mix together.
7. Take 3 sheets of Filo and lay on top of each other. (Use a clean, dry, flat surface).
8. Into the middle of the filo place half the kumara and spinach mixture.
9. Sprinkle over half the sliced olives and half the crumbled feta.
10. Fold the filo like a parcel, sealing the edges with a brush of milk.
11. Brush milk over top af parcel and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional).
12. Place in oven for 30 minutes or until the Filo is Golden brown.
13. I served this with tomato and chive salad.