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Ricotta & spinach filo bites

Tempt your guests' tastebuds with a selection of these easy make-ahead appetisers

Dish Details:


INGREDIENTS:

Appetisers2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
200g/8oz frozen leaf spinach, thawed, well-drained and finely chopped
200g pack feta, drained
250g tub ricotta
1 tbsp chopped dill
2 eggs, lightly beaten
20 sheets filo pastry
175g/6oz butter, melted, for brushing


PREPARATION:
1 Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Heat the oil in a pan, then cook the spring onions for 1-2 mins until softened. Add the spinach and cook for a few mins more until any liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.

2 Pat the feta dry with kitchen paper, then crumble it finely into a large bowl. Add the ricotta, dill and season with pepper. Taste, then add a little salt if needed. Add the eggs and spinach mixture, then mix well.

3 Unfold the filo and cut into three pieces lengthwise, cutting through all of the sheets at once. Take out 3 sheets and wrap the remainder tightly to prevent them from drying out. Brush the 3 strips lightly with melted butter. Fold in half lengthwise so they are half the length, then brush again with butter. Place 1 tsp of the mixture on the end of each strip, fold a little pastry over the filling, then fold in the edges. Loosely roll to form a cigar. Place on the baking sheets, a little apart, then finish making the rest.

Note: These can be frozen in a large plastic container for up to 3 months.

4 Brush the tops with butter, then bake for 15-18 mins until lightly golden and crisp.


PREP/COOK
INFORMATION:

Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 18 minutes
Serves: 60

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 DISH DETAIL KEY
clock Quick & Easy: 30 minutes or less

heart Healthy Recipe: low fat and/or calories

kid-friendly Kid-Friendly: extra nutrition and/or fun!

low-carb Low-Carb: low carbohydrates

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