Turkey& Spinach Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

TURKEY & SPINACH PIE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 oz Butter, Melted
8 Sheets, Filo Pastry
Sesame Seeds
Prepared Vegetables to Serve
-----FOR THE FILLING-----
8 oz Fresh Spinach
Salt and Pepper
1 tb Oil
1 lg Onion, Peeled and Sliced
1 Clove Garlic, Peeled and
-Crushed
1/2 ts Ground Cumin
1 lb Turkey Mince
4 oz Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg

Preheat Oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5.

Trim spinach and wash it thoroughly. Put leaves in a
large pan with no extra water but a little salt, and
cook, covered, for 3-5 minutes, shaking pan
occasionally, until leaves are soft. Drain Well.

Brush a shallow 8-inch pie dish with melted butter and
line with 6 sheets of pastry, brushing each sheet with
melted butter. Ensure pastry edges overlap edges of
dish.

Heat oil in a pan and saute sliced onion until
starting to soften. Stir in garlic and cumin, and cook
for 1 minute.

Mix turkey with plenty of seasoning, then add
mozzarella cheese and ground nutmeg. Place half the
spinach in base of dish. Cover with half the onion
mixture, then spread with meat. add final layer of
onions, then top with remaining spinach.

Brush remaining sheets of filo pastry with butter. Cut
into strips and arrange at random over top of pie.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then bake in preheated
oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
Serve with prepared vegetables.



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