Pesto, pea and feta swirls recipe

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Pesto, pea and feta swirls recipe

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These golden pea, pesto and feta swirls are inspired by a spanakopita, with a fresh spring flavour twist. The classic spinach and feta filling is lifted with sweet peas and a spoonful of green pesto, all wrapped in crisp, flaky filo then twisted into individual swirls. Serve warm with thick Greek yogurt tzatziki and a handful of baby leaves for an easy lunch or pack for spring picnics.
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These golden pea, pesto and feta swirls are inspired by a spanakopita, with a fresh spring flavour twist. The classic spinach and feta filling is lifted with sweet peas and a spoonful of green pesto, all wrapped in crisp, flaky filo then twisted into individual swirls. Serve warm with thick Greek yogurt tzatziki and a handful of baby leaves for an easy lunch or pack for spring picnics.
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Flo Bischoff – M&S Recipes Team
Flo joined M&S Recipes in September 2024, bringing nearly 10 years' experience as a chef, food writer and recipe developer. She creates reliable, craveable recipes for every day.

1HR

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
1 bag
(750 g)
M&S frozen whole leaf spinach
150 g
M&S frozen petit pois
200 g
M&S Greek feta
80 g
M&S fresh green pesto
1
M&S Remarksable Value free-range mixed size egg
4 sheets
M&S filo pastry
50 g
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter, melted
to taste
M&S top that seasoning
To serve
as needed
M&S Collection creamy Greek yogurt tzatziki
1 bag
(140 g)
M&S baby leaf salad

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
678kcal
Fat
58.8 g
Saturates
32.8 g
Sugars
2.3 g
Salt
804.5 mg
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Method

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step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
step 2
Add the frozen spinach (1 bag) and peas (150 g) to a large saucepan over medium-high heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the spinach has defrosted. Drain and set aside to cool.
step 3
Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and peas and then roughly chop and place in a large bowl. Crumble the feta (200 g), stir through the pesto (80 g) and season with salt and pepper. Add the egg (1) and mix well.
step 4
Lay one sheet of filo (4 sheets) on your work surface with the long edge facing you and brush with some of the melted butter (50 g). Keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp tea towel. Spoon a quarter of the filling in a line along the bottom edge, then roll into a loose sausage. Coil into a spiral and brush with more butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling.
step 5
Place the spirals on a lined baking tray, sprinkle with the top that seasoning (to taste) and bake for 15 minutes, until golden.
step 6
Serve warm with tzatziki (as needed) and a handful of salad leaves (1 bag).
step 6 Serve warm with tzatziki (as needed) and a handful of salad leaves (1 bag).

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