Phyllo Parcels with Zucchini by @cakeofgina_

40 min

12 servings

1

Phyllo pastry

🫒

Olive oil

🥒

1

Zucchini

🧀

Cream cheese

🧀

Parmesan

🧀

Pecorino

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥚

Egg

🌱

Sesame seeds

  1. Cut
    • Phyllo pastry

    Get a roll of phyllo pastry and cut it in half.

  2. Shape
    • Phyllo pastry
    • Olive oil

    Brush three sheets with olive oil and curl them up like a butterfly shape.

  3. Grate
    • Zucchini
    • Cream cheese
    • Parmesan

    Grate a zucchini, add creamy cheese such as Philadelphia, parmesan or pecorino, salt and pepper, and mix.

  4. Place
    • Phyllo pastry

    Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the center of the phyllo pastry.

  5. Step
    • Phyllo pastry

    Close the edges and twist the resulting parcel.

  6. Brush
    • Olive oil
    • Egg
    • Sesame seeds

    Brush with oil and egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  7. Bake

    Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees until golden.

Phyllo Parcels with Zucchini by @cakeofgina_

40 min

12 servings

1

Phyllo pastry

🫒

Olive oil

🥒

1

Zucchini

🧀

Cream cheese

🧀

Parmesan

🧀

Pecorino

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🥚

Egg

🌱

Sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Get a roll of phyllo pastry and cut it in half.

    Phyllo pastry
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  2. Step 2/7

    Brush three sheets with olive oil and curl them up like a butterfly shape.

    Phyllo pastry
    🫒Olive oil
    🖌️Pastry brush

  3. Step 3/7

    Grate a zucchini, add creamy cheese such as Philadelphia, parmesan or pecorino, salt and pepper, and mix.

    🥒Zucchini
    🧀Cream cheese
    🧀Parmesan
    🧀Pecorino
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🧀Grater
    🥣Mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/7

    Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the center of the phyllo pastry.

    Phyllo pastry
    🥄Teaspoon

  5. Step 5/7

    Close the edges and twist the resulting parcel.

    Phyllo pastry

  6. Step 6/7

    Brush with oil and egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    🫒Olive oil
    🥚Egg
    🌱Sesame seeds
    🖌️Pastry brush

  7. Step 7/7

    Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees until golden.

    🍳Baking tray

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Oils, Vegetables, Dairy, Spices, Eggs, Seeds

Ingredients

Phyllo pastry, Olive oil, Zucchini, Cream cheese, Parmesan, Pecorino, Salt, Pepper, Egg, Sesame seeds

Notes

Phyllo pastry (one roll, cut in half), Olive oil (extra virgin, for brushing the sheets, amount not given), Zucchini (grated), Cream cheese (type Philadelphia, amount not given), Parmesan (amount not given), Pecorino (alternative to parmesan, amount not given), Salt (amount not given), Pepper (amount not given), Egg (beaten, for brushing, amount not given), Sesame seeds (for sprinkling, amount not given)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low-Calorie, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

140 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 70mg, Sodium: 220mg, Potassium: 90mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin K: 2mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Pastry brush, Grater, Mixing bowl, Teaspoon, Baking tray

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Happy Hour, Aperitif, Everyday

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cakeofgina_

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Flaky, Creamy Filling

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Nutty (sesame)

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

unbaked parcels : up to 1 day (covered,refrigerated), baked leftovers : 2-3 days (airtight container,refrigerated,reheat in oven to restore crispness)