Description
These Silverbeet and Feta Rolls are golden, crispy filo pastries filled with a creamy mixture of silverbeet, ricotta, and feta. They’re light, flaky, and full of flavor — perfect as appetizers, snacks, or part of a vegetarian feast.
Ingredients
Melted butter, to grease
1 bunch Silverbeet (about 14 leaves)
125 ml (½ cup) Olive oil
3 Green shallots, finely chopped
3 Garlic cloves, crushed
200 g Ricotta (reduced-fat, fresh)
200 g Feta, crumbled
½ tsp Ground nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 sheets Filo pastry
1 tbsp Caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 200°C and lightly grease two baking trays with melted butter.
- Prepare silverbeet: Wash and remove stems. Tear leaves, place in a saucepan, and cook covered over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Cool for 5 minutes, squeeze out excess liquid, and finely chop.
- Cook aromatics: Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a small pan. Add green shallots and cook 1 minute, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make filling: In a large bowl, mix chopped silverbeet, ricotta, feta, shallot mixture, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare filo: Lay filo sheets on a clean surface and cover with a dry tea towel topped with a damp one to prevent drying. Brush one sheet with oil, fold in half crossways, and cut in half again to form smaller rectangles.
- Assemble rolls: Place 1 tbsp of filling along one narrow end of each pastry strip. Fold over the filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly. Brush ends with oil to seal. Repeat to make about 20 rolls.
- Bake: Arrange rolls seam-side down on prepared trays. Brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
Add dill or parsley for a fresh herb boost.
Use chili flakes or cayenne for a spicy version.
Goat cheese can replace feta for extra tang.
Make smaller versions for canapés or larger ones for a meal.
Use vegan substitutes for cheese and butter to make it dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
