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Asparagus Spanakopita
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
2 cup(s) cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
20 sheets phyllo dough, (14 inches x 9 inches)
nonstick cooking spray
refrigerated butter-flavored spray
2 cup(s) torn fresh spinach
3 ounce(s) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup(s) fat-free milk
3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
1 teaspoon(s) dill weed
1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
Directions:
1. • Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place over 1 in. of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. • Place one sheet of phyllo dough in a 13-in. x 9-in. 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 with a sheet of phyllo dough; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Repeat, using remaining phyllo. Cut into 12 pieces. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
3. • For sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Stir in lemon juice, dill, thyme and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve spanakopita with sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com