Filo pastry takes centre stage in spinach-cheese nest recipe
Filo pastry often remains in the shadow of puff pastry. However, in this recipe, it takes center stage, wrapping spinach, eggs, and cheeses in a crunchy crust. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, an impressive snack, or a warm dinner.
22 September 2024 17:12
This recipe was inspired by khachapuri. Typically, this Georgian dish features an egg and a mixture of cheeses, but we've made filo pastry the foundation here. This extremely thin, non-yeast layered pastry is a staple in many Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines. The name "filo" comes from Greek and means "leaf," which perfectly describes its delicate, paper-like structure. In this recipe, filo works brilliantly, enveloping the egg and cheese filling.
Crunchy nests with filo pastry
This recipe looks impressive, yet it is not too difficult to make. It works wonderfully for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can serve these nests as a main dish or as a starter. There are many options, so it's definitely worth having this recipe handy, especially when you spot filo pastry in the shop.
Ingredients:
- 8 sheets of filo pastry,
- 60 grams melted butter,
- 200 grams feta cheese,
- 280 grams grated mozzarella,
- 370 grams chopped spinach,
- 2 teaspoons dried garlic,
- 4 eggs,
- 45 grams almond flakes.
Method:
Step 1: Brush a sheet of filo pastry with melted butter. Lay another sheet on top and sprinkle it with grated cheese, feta, and spinach.
Step 2: Sprinkle with dried garlic and gather the edges to form a nest. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Step 3: Drizzle with melted butter and place in an oven preheated to 175°C for 20 minutes. After this time, remove from the oven and crack an egg into each nest. Sprinkle with almond flakes and bake for another 8 minutes. Enjoy!
