Description
A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring crispy oven-baked phyllo dough sheets rolled around a filling of brined feta cheese fresh dill, and grated garlic, finished with a drizzle of toasted cumin chili honey.
Ingredients
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8 oz feta cheese.
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20 sheets phyllo dough.
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2 tbsp fresh dill.
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1 clove garlic.
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1/3 cup honey.
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1 tbsp salted butter.
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3 tbsp olive oil.
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2 tsp chili flakes.
Instructions
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Combine the crumbled feta cheese chopped fresh dill and grated garlic inside a glass bowl until a uniform paste forms.
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Lay out one thawed phyllo sheet brush with extra virgin olive oil then fold the sheet in half lengthwise.
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Place a tablespoon of the cheese mix near one end then roll tightly while folding the side borders inward like a burrito.
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Layout the cylinders seam-side down onto a parchment baking sheet and brush the top skins heavily with oil to ensure a professional-grade finish for your Feta Rolls.
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Bake at 425F (220C) for 20 minutes until the pastry reaches a golden brown and crispy structural peak.
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Sauté chili flakes and cumin seeds in butter and oil for 2 minutes then stir in the raw honey and drizzle over the warm rolls.
Notes
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Keeping the raw phyllo sheets covered under a damp towel during assembly is the secret to a professional-grade structure for these Feta Rolls.
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Calcium-rich sheep cheese provides a sophisticated and protein-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Folding/Baking.
- Cuisine: Greek-Mediterranean Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 2 individual rolled pastry cylinders.
- Calories: ~ 155 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 7 g.
- Sodium: ~ 260 mg.
- Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 5 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 14 g.
- Fiber: ~ 1 g.
- Protein: ~ 5 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 20 mg.
Keywords: Feta Rolls, Phyllo Cheese Twists, Healthy Appetizer Ideas, Crisp Feta Burritos, Chili Honey Starters, New York Recipe.