Spinach and mince Bastilla

I looked through the window this morning. I could not believe that the snow had completely melted. I could not fight the urge to walk; the sky was clear and I had not exercised since the beginning of the snow!

After half an hour of walking, I actually felt warm. I took off my gloves and the scarf I had around my neck. I kept checking my phone, the temperature marked 4˚C but for me it felt like summer. A Bastilla and a big bowl of salad were just the perfect finish to the beautiful summer picture I had painted in my mind. I could swear I even smelt a good Barbecue!!!



















Recipe
Ingredients:

1 pack of fillo pastry/spring roll pastry

Oil for brushing

500grs minced beef

1 pack spinach- I used frozen spinach and used around 8 cubes

1 small onion

2 cloves of garlic

2 fresh tomatoes peeled and diced

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp coriander

2 tbs fresh parsley

Salt and pepper

Method

In a pan, heat two tbs oil, add onion and fry until translucent. Add mince and fry until brown. Add tomatoes, garlic, spices and spinach. Season and let cook for around 10 mins. Keep aside.

Brush a round tin with oil and inter-lay the rolls in a round motion leaving half of the pastry outside the tin until you cover the bottom of the tin (see picture!). Brush each sheet of the pastries with oil and add a second layer of oiled sheets, spread the stuffing in and fold all the extra pastry to cover the pie. Brush the surface again with oil and cook in a medium oven until golden brown. Enjoy the summary dream before it snows again!