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Healthy phyllo dough recipe with feta cheese filling

Flaky Feta Phyllo Parcels

Delicious, flaky phyllo parcels filled with tangy feta, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled use sheep or cow feta; Trader Joe’s is recommended
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for creaminess without the guilt
  • 1 large egg or 1 flax egg for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup baby spinach optional but recommended
  • 1 small bunch dill or parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked
  • a pinch sea salt
  • optional sesame seeds or nigella seeds for sprinkle
Phyllo Dough
  • 1 package phyllo dough, thawed thaw in the fridge overnight

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, egg, lemon zest, chopped herbs, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  3. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil. Add another sheet on top and brush again.
  4. Spoon a small amount of the feta mixture onto the phyllo and fold into triangles or roll them into cigar shapes.
  5. Place the parcels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame or nigella seeds if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

To keep phyllo from drying out, cover it with a damp towel while you work.