Easy spanakopita traybake

Ingredients:

• 1 packet (300g) shredded spinach or Swiss chard
• 1 tub (230g) plain cream cheese
• 3 discs (about 50g each) feta, crumbled
• 2 tsp (10ml) chilli flakes
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) wholegrain mustard
• Milled pepper
• 6 sheets phyllo pastry, covered with a damp cloth
• ¼ cup (60ml) melted butter
• Handful sesame seeds
• 2 large red onions, sliced
• 1 cup (250ml) red wine vinegar
• ⅓ cup (80ml) sugar

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Combine spinach, cream cheese, feta, chilli flakes and mustard. Season with pepper.
3. Place one sheet of phyllo onto a greased and lined 30x25cm baking tray.
4. Brush with a little melted butter and top with another sheet of phyllo.
5. Evenly spread with ½ the spinach mixture and top with another sheet of phyllo.
6. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling, ending with a final layer of phyllo pastry.
7. Brush with a little melted butter and score a diamond pattern on top.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 15-20 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, combine onions, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Season.
10. Cover with clingfilm and pickle for at least 15 minutes.
11. Slice traybake and serve with pickled onions.