Triángulos de pasta filo con feta y aceitunas

Ingredientes

• 10 sheets (#10) country-style phyllo
• 1/2 pound butter, melted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 12 ounces feta cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Sesame seeds

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 °F, 180 °C.

2. 2

   Cut the dark green parts of the leek...: Cut the dark green parts of the leek off and discard them along with the root end.

3. 3

   Slice the leek in half lengthwise. Thinly slice...: Slice the leek in half lengthwise. Thinly slice into half-moons and place the slices in a bowl filled with cool water. All of the dirt will sink to the bottom. Lift the leeks out of the water and drain them in a strainer.

4. 4

   Place the leeks in a pan with the...: Place the leeks in a pan with the olive oil and season with some salt and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until soft and wilted. About 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Crumble the feta cheese in a bowl and...: Crumble the feta cheese in a bowl and add the dried oregano, the Kalamata olives, the leeks, and the egg and mix together.

6. 6

   Cut the phyllo sheets into 3 equal portions.

7. 7

   Lay a strip of phyllo on a clean...: Lay a strip of phyllo on a clean work surface and drizzle with some melted butter.

8. 8

   Place a tablespoon of the filling on the...: Place a tablespoon of the filling on the bottom of a strip of phyllo and fold it up flag-style.

9. 9

   Place the triangles onto a tray lined with...: Place the triangles onto a tray lined with parchment paper.

10. 10

    Brush them all around with melted butter and...: Brush them all around with melted butter and sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds.

11. 11

    Bake until golden. About 25-30 minutes