Asparagus Spanakopita
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Asparagus (1" pieces)
- 20 Sheets (14"x9") of Phyllo Dough
- 3 Cups Fresh Chopped Spinach
- 2 tsp. Butter
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 oz Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1-1/2 Cup Fat-Free Milk
- 4 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Butter-Flavored Spray
- 1/4 Cup Salt
Directions:
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place over 1" of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crispy-tender.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a 13"x 9"x 2" baking dish coated with cooking spray; trim if necessary. Spritz dough with butter-flavored spray. Repeat layers nine times.
- Arrange spinach, feta cheese and asparagus over the top.
- Cover and repeat 10 times with the remaining phyllo dough. Cut into 12 pieces.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- For sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Stir in lemon juice, salt and parsley. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve spanakopita over the sauce.