Tropical Silverbeet (Chard) Phyllo

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 6

Delicious Tropical Silverbeet (Chard) Phyllo recipe for a perfect summer meal

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

375

Sugar

Fat

22g

Tropical Silverbeet (Chard) Phyllo is a delicious appetizer that's perfect for summer. It's bursting with tropical flavors and is sure to impress your guests. Silver beet is a great source of nutrients, and when combined with sweet pineapple and rambutan, it creates a deliciously unique flavor. The addition of crispy bacon and mozzarella cheese balances out the sweetness of the fruit and adds a savory element to the dish. The phyllo pastry encases the filling perfectly and adds a satisfying crunch to every mouthful.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F) fan-forced.
2.	In a non-stick pan, cook the slice of bacon until crispy, then remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
3.	In the same pan, add the silver beet and sauté it in the bacon fat for a few minutes.
4.	Cut the rambutans in half, remove the seeds, and chop them into small pieces.
5.	In a large bowl, mix the sautéed silver beet, pineapple chunks, rambutans, and finely diced mozzarella cheese together.
6.	Lay out the phyllo pastry sheets on a flat, clean surface.
7.	Brush each sheet with olive oil and stack them on top of one another, then cut them into 8 squares.
8.	Place a spoonful of the tropical mixture in the center of each square.
9.	Fold the edges of the phyllo pastry up to enclose the filling and form a little pouch.
10.	Place the phyllo pouches onto a lightly greased baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

PROS

This appetizer is bursting with tropical flavors and is the perfect summer treat.

The crispy phyllo pastry encases a delicious mix of bacon, silver beet, pineapple, rambutan, and mozzarella cheese.

It’s a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and fruit.

CONS

The phyllo pastry can be difficult to work with, and care must be taken not to tear it when folding it up.

This recipe is high in saturated fat and calories due to the bacon and mozzarella cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, thanks to the silver beet and tropical fruits.
The high fiber content of this recipe can aid digestion and promote healthy bowel movements.

	1 slice bacon
	100 g silver beet
	100 g pineapple chunks
	4 rambutans
	100 g mozzarella cheese , finely diced
	100 g phyllo pastry
	2 teaspoons olive oil