Feta Dip Phyllo Cups
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
15 phyllo cups
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Calories
35 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Feta Dip Phyllo Cups
Description
The recipe starts with optional toasting of phyllo shells to enhance their crispness. The filling blends diced ripe Roma tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced green onions, all combined with extra virgin olive oil and a splash of lemon juice for acidity. Dried basil, garlic powder, and basic salt and black pepper season the mix, providing herby and savory notes.
Once mixed, the filling is spooned into the phyllo shells, providing a pleasant textural contrast between the crisp tart shell and creamy, bright filling. This simple assembly requires no cooking after the optional toasting, making it suitable for quick preparation.
The appetizer serves well as a flavorful, easy-to-prepare finger food for parties or casual meals. It complements Mediterranean-style dishes or can stand alone as a light snack.
The recipe notes suggest variations like adding whipped cream cheese as a base beneath the feta dip for added creaminess and scaling quantities for larger groups.
Ingredients
- 15 phyllo shells (one package)
- ½ cup tomato I used Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 TBSP green onion sliced or scallions
- 1.5 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice to taste, a squeeze
- ⅛ tsp basil dried
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
Instructions
- For a bit of extra crispness, preheat oven to 350°F and lightly toast phyllo shells for 5-6 minutes or until edges are golden. This step is optional but adds extra crunch!
- Finely dice your tomato. I like to use Roma or plum tomatoes for these but other varieties will work as long as they're ripe. If using a block of feta, crumble and measure out 1/3 cup. Slice green onions with a chef's knife or with kitchen scissors.
- Combine tomatoes, feta, and green onion with olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Season with dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and adjust ingreidents to taste.
- Spoon into lightly toasted phyllo shells and enjoy! I use a 1/2 TBSP measuring spoon to add a heaping spoonful to each phyllo cup.
Notes
- To add extra creaminess, consider placing a small dollop of whipped cream cheese at the base before spooning in the feta dip.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled to serve larger gatherings.
- For a larger party, try Mediterranean Feta Dip with chopped seedless cucumber as an alternative or additional option.
- The provided nutrition facts per phyllo cup are estimates; adjust ingredients to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15phyllo cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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