These Israeli Butternut Phyllo Spirals are a favorite Thanksgiving appetizer. Grated butternut squash is sautéed with spices, then mixed with feta as a filling for phyllo spirals. It's a special appetizer fitting for colder weather gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1` package phyllo pastry
- 100 g olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
For the Filling
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 small whole dried chili or a pinch of chili flakes
- 2 long shallots, peeled and chopped
- 1 butternut squash (about 600-700g), peeled and grated
- a pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 6 sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 60 g feta, crumbled
