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Spinach and Haloumi Triangles

Makes 15, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 10 mins

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4 green spring onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed 200g baby spinach leaves 180g packet firm haloumi, grated

¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint

2 tblsps finely chopped fresh dill

1 egg, lightly beaten

15 sheets filo pastry

75g butter, melted Mixed salad leaves, to serve

1 Lightly grease two large oven trays.

2 Heat an oiled, large, deep frying pan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasional­ly, until soft. Add spinach. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Cool. Add haloumi, mint, dill and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

3 Layer three sheets of filo together, brushing each with some butter. Cover remaining filo with a damp tea towel. With a short side facing you, cut into three long, equal strips. Place 1 heaped tblsp spinach mixture at one end of a strip. Fold one corner over filling to form a triangle. Continue folding until you reach the other end. Place on tray. Repeat with the remaining ingredient­s. Brush with butter.

4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown, swapping trays halfway through.

5 Serve triangles with salad.

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