Spinach and Cheese Bourekas

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   Rinse and drain spinach and, with water still clinging to leaves, transfer to large skillet.

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   Cover, and cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.

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   Cool, squeeze out liquid, and coarsely chop.

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   (You should have 1 1/3 cups.)

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   Heat 1 1/2 tsp.

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   oil in skillet over medium-low heat.

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   Add onion, and cook 5 minutes.

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   Add spinach; cook 2 minutes more.

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   Transfer to bowl, and cool.

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    Stir ricotta and feta cheeses into spinach mixture.

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    Stir in egg.

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    Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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    Preheat oven to 350 F, and coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

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    Lay 1 phyllo sheet on work surface with long side closest to you; brush phyllo with oil.

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    Top with second phyllo sheet, and brush with oil.

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    Cut phyllo sheets lengthwise into 4 long strips.

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    Place 1 1/2 tsp.

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    spinach mixture on bottom of first phyllo strip.

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    Fold one bottom corner of strip over filling to make a triangle.

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    Continue folding phyllo strip over filling (like a flag) until filling is encased in phyllo.

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    Brush top with oil, and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

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    Repeat with remaining phyllo, oil, and filling; sprinkle bourekas with sesame seeds.

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    Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until triangles are crispy and golden-brown.

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    Cool 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.