THE filo pastry triangles I am a appetizers quick and delicious, perfect to offer at the beginning of a summer dinner with friends. This is a recipe that does not include any ingredients of animal origin, therefore also ideal for guests vegans: crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they also turn out to be an excellent anti-waste idea.
The execution is very simple: you will only need a roll of filo pastrya typical Middle Eastern preparation, made up of very thin sheets, to be brushed with a drop of oil. These are divided into stripes of equal size and then stuffed with a filling made from courgettes and cabbage, finely chopped and sautéed briefly with oil, paprika, chilli pepper and a pinch of salt.
All that remains is to form the triangles by folding the dough over itself, transfer them to a baking tray and put them in a preheated fan oven for about twenty minutes. The result is little parcels crunchy on the outside and soft inside, to be enjoyed when just warmed.
Of course you can choose the vegetables you prefer, also depending on the season or what you have available at home; if you like, you can add some crumbled feta or cubes of vegetable cheese, flavor with a pinch of ginger and cumin, or sprinkle some sesame or poppy seeds on the surface, for an even more fragrant result. Also try a sweet variantwith diced apples, raisins, walnut kernels and dark chocolate chips: you will delight both adults and children.
Find out how to prepare filo pastry triangles by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. If you liked this recipe, also try the half-boardthe appetizers of Greek cuisine, such as spanakopita and the thyropitakia.
How to make filo pastry triangles
Step 1
Step 1
Wash and roughly chop the cabbage 1.
Wash and roughly chop the cabbage 1.
Step 2
Step 2
Wash the courgettes, remove the ends, then grate them 2.
Wash the courgettes, remove the ends, then grate them 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Collect the vegetables in a large pan, then add the oil, salt, chilli and paprika 3.
Collect the vegetables in a large pan, then add the oil, salt, chilli and paprika 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Mix well, then add a ladle of hot water 4 and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. When the vegetables are soft, turn off the heat and set them aside.
Mix well, then add a ladle of hot water 4 and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes. When the vegetables are soft, turn off the heat and set them aside.
Step 5
Step 5
Place the first sheet of filo pastry on a work surface and grease it with a drop of extra virgin olive oil. 5.
Place the first sheet of filo pastry on a work surface and grease it with a drop of extra virgin olive oil. 5.
Step 6
Step 6
Cover it with the second sheet of filo pastry and brush this one well too. 6.
Cover it with the second sheet of filo pastry and brush this one well too. 6.
Step 7
Step 7
Divide the sheet into 5 equal strips 7 and repeat the same procedure for the other two sheets of filo pastry.
Divide the sheet into 5 equal strips 7 and repeat the same procedure for the other two sheets of filo pastry.
Step 8
Step 8
Place a spoonful of vegetables on one end 8: if they are too watery, squeeze them first to remove as much cooking water as possible.
Place a spoonful of vegetables on one end 8: if they are too watery, squeeze them first to remove as much cooking water as possible.
Step 9
Step 9
Start folding the strips of pasta diagonally, continuing until the end of the strip so as to obtain perfect triangles. Repeat the process for all the strips 9.
Start folding the strips of pasta diagonally, continuing until the end of the strip so as to obtain perfect triangles. Repeat the process for all the strips 9.
Step 10
Step 10
Transfer all the pieces onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. 10 and cook in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
Transfer all the pieces onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. 10 and cook in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
Step 11
Step 11
Bake them when they are golden brown and crispy. 11.
Bake them when they are golden brown and crispy. 11.
Step 12
Step 12
Move them onto a wire rack and let them cool for 5 minutes. 12.
Move them onto a wire rack and let them cool for 5 minutes. 12.
Step 13
Step 13
Arrange the filo pastry triangles on a serving plate and enjoy them in all their aroma. 13.
Arrange the filo pastry triangles on a serving plate and enjoy them in all their aroma. 13.
Conservation
We recommend you to consume immediately the filo pastry triangles, to enjoy them at their best. Alternatively, once cold, you can store them in the refrigerator, tightly closed in an airtight container, for 1 day to the utmost.
