How To Make Ricotta & Spinach Filo Bites
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 sheets of filo pastry
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with olive oil. Repeat this process with two more sheets of filo pastry.
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Place a spoonful of the ricotta and spinach mixture on the bottom edge of the filo pastry sheets.
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Fold the bottom edge of the filo pastry over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it up tightly into a bite-sized parcel.
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Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining filo pastry sheets and filling until all the mixture is used.
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Place the filo bites on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, brush the tops with olive oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 20mg
- Sodium : 370mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 8g
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