PIE MAKER GOZLEME BITES

INGREDIENTS

250g pkt frozen spinach, defrosted, excess liquid drained

100g feta, crumbled

100g (1 cup) coarsely grated mozzarella

1 green shallot, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves 9 sheets filo pastry

70g butter, melted

Greek-style yoghurt, to serve lemon wedges, to serve

METHOD

STEP 1

Place the spinach, feta, mozzarella, shallot and mint in a large bowl and combine well.

STEP 2

Place a sheet of filo on a clean, dry work surface. Brush with melted butter. Place another sheet of filo on top and brush with butter then repeat to make 6 layers. Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry in half lengthways and then each in 3 crossways to make 6 filo stacks.

STEP 3

Place a filo stack in each hole of the pie maker, allowing the filo to overhang the side. Spoon filling over filo base until level. Fold the overhanging pastry over the filling. Brush the tops with butter. Turn on the pie maker and close the lid. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds in the last minute of cooking, if using. Transfer to a tray. Cover with foil to keep warm.

STEP 4

While the gozleme are cooking, place a remaining sheet of filo on a work surface and brush with butter. Repeat process of layering with the 2 remaining sheets and butter.

Fold filo in half and cut into 4 even filo stacks.

STEP 5

Repeat cooking the remaining filo stacks and spinach mixture. Place yoghurt in a small bowl. Place gozleme on a serving dish with lemon wedges to serve.