Phyllo Triangles With a Leek-Goat’s Cheese Filling

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Phyllo Triangles With a Leek-Goat's Cheese Filling: Delicate, flaky pastry filled with a savory mixture of leeks, goat's cheese, and olives
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 thin leek
40 g butter
1 tomatoes
4 green olives , pitted
80 g soft goat 's cheese
black pepper
4 sheets phyllo pastry
2 cherry tomatoes
1 sprig parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
178
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
Phyllo Triangles With a Leek-Goat's Cheese Filling are a delicious and elegant appetizer that are perfect for a dinner party or special occasion. The delicate, flaky pastry is filled with a savory mixture of leeks, goat's cheese, and olives, creating a flavorful bite that is sure to impress your guests. These triangles can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving, making them a convenient and stress-free appetizer option. Serve with a glass of white wine for a sophisticated appetizer that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to
2.Cut off and discard the root end and tough green part from the leek. Cut the white and light green part into thin rounds and rinse well, then dry.
3.Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the leek and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
4.Dice the tomato and finely chop the olives. Add them to the skillet and cook for another few minutes.
5.Crumble the goat's cheese into the skillet and stir until melted and well combined. Add black pepper to taste.
6.Unfold one sheet of phyllo pastry and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
7.Cut the stacked phyllo into 8 equal squares. Spoon a tablespoon of the leek mixture onto one corner of each square.
8.Fold the square over diagonally to form a triangle, enclosing the filling. Press the edges together to seal.
9.Place the triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with melted butter.
10.Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and parsley sprigs, if desired.

PROS

These phyllo triangles are a beautiful and flavorful appetizer that are sure to impress your guests.
The combination of leek, goat’s cheese, and olives is delicious, and the pastry is crispy and flaky.

CONS

Cooking with phyllo pastry can be a bit tricky, as it dries out quickly.
Be sure to work quickly and keep the pastry covered with a damp cloth to prevent it from cracking.
The filling is easy to overstuff, which can cause the pastries to burst open during baking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Leeks are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and iron. Goat’s cheese is lower in fat and calories than other types of cheese, and is a good source of protein and calcium. Olive oil is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

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