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    Olive and sun-dried tomato filo pastry parcels

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    Crisp, flavourful and satisfying. These olive and sun-dried tomato filo pastry parcels are easy to make, fun for kids to help with and utterly delicious.

    Completed filo pastry parcels served on a  plate.

    I created them as part of a new series of food on the go. Here's how to make them.

    Ingredients

    • 150 g (5.29 oz) sundried tomatoes finely chopped
    • 250 g (8.82 oz) ricotta cheese vegetarian if required
    • 50 g (1.76 oz) Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese alternative
    • 30 g (1.06 oz) black olives chopped
    • 7 g (0.25 oz) fresh basil de-stalked and chopped
    • pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 135 g (4.76 oz) filo (phyllo) pastry (half a standard UK pack)

    Equipment

    Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan).

    To make the filling, place the ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, olives, basil and a pinch of pepper in a bowl.

    Preparing the filling for the olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels with ricotta
    Combine the olive and sun-dried tomato filling ingredients in a bowl

    Mix well. Place in the fridge to chill.

    Mix together to create the filling for your olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels

    Cut the filo pastry into 4cm wide strips. Filo dries out incredibly quickly, so keep the pastry under a damp tea-towel until you're ready to use each strip.

    Lay out strips of filo pastry to create your parcels

    Fold the end of the strip upwards as pictured, so that the pointed corner meets the edge of the strip and a triangle shape is formed.

    How to fold your filo pastry to create parcels

    Fold the triangle over and up to meet the opposite edge.

    How to create filo pastry parcels

    Open out the little pocket you have created and gently fill with your ricotta mix.

    Fill the filo pastry triangle pocket with your ricotta, olive and sun-dried tomato filling

    Fold the triangle upwards again, continuing until you reach the end of the strip.

    Finishing the olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels
    How to create olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels

    You can use a little milk to help the pastry seal on the last couple of turns, if needed. Repeat until you've used up all of the filling. You should get 15-20 parcels, depending on size.

    Your finished olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels

    Brush each of your parcels with oil on all sides and place on a non-stick baking sheet.

    Brush your olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels with oil and place on a baking tray

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

    Freshly baked olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels

    Enjoy hot or cold! They're wonderful with salad, or as a warm side dish at dinner, or packed cold into lunchboxes and picnic hampers.

    These olive and sun-dried tomato filo parcels taste delicious hot or cold, served with a salad

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    4.9 from 14 votes

    Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Filo Pastry Parcels Recipe

    Crisp, flavourful and satisfying. These olive and sun-dried tomato filo pastry parcels are easy to make, fun for kids to help with and utterly delicious.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time32 minutes mins
    Course: Lunch and quick cook meals
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 20 parcels
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    • 150 g (5.29 oz) sundried tomatoes finely chopped
    • 250 g (8.82 oz) ricotta cheese vegetarian if required
    • 50 g (1.76 oz) Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese alternative
    • 30 g (1.06 oz) black olives chopped
    • 7 g (0.25 oz) fresh basil de-stalked and chopped
    • pinch freshly ground black pepper
    • 135 g (4.76 oz) filo (phyllo) pastry (half a standard UK pack)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan).
    • To make the filling, place the ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, olives, basil and a pinch of pepper in a bowl.
    • Mix well. Place in the fridge to chill.
    • Cut the filo pastry into 4cm wide strips. Filo dries out incredibly quickly, so keep the pastry under a damp tea-towel until you're ready to use each strip.
    • Fold the end of the strip upwards as pictured, so that the pointed corner meets the edge of the strip and a triangle shape is formed.
    • Fold the triangle over and up to meet the opposite edge.
    • Open out the little pocket you have created and gently fill with your ricotta mix.
    • Fold the triangle upwards again, continuing until you reach the end of the strip.
    • You can use a little milk to help the pastry seal on the last couple of turns, if needed. Repeat until you've used up all of the filling. You should get 15-20 parcels, depending on size.
    • Brush each of your parcels with oil on all sides and place on a non-stick baking sheet.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
    • Enjoy hot or cold! They're wonderful with salad, or as a warm side dish at dinner, or packed cold into lunchboxes and picnic hampers.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 31g | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Christina says

      October 27, 2023 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Iโ€™m so glad I found your recipe in pinterest. What oven temperature did you bake this at? Thank you in advance.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        October 27, 2023 at 5:49 pm

        Hi. Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan) - hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    2. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

      September 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      The filling sounds yummy and they look perfectly crispy!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        September 14, 2018 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you! These little parcels are so tasty - they're wolfed down in no time in our house!

        Reply
    3. Dems Banjo says

      August 28, 2018 at 1:33 am

      4 stars
      Thanks Emily , this looks crispy and yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:46 am

        You're welcome! Enjoy - they're delicious!

        Reply
    4. Kelsey says

      August 27, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      What a great snack or appetizer! I love the sun dried tomato flavors! My daughter would love to eat these with me too!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:47 am

        Thank you:) I hope you and your daughter love them as much as we do!

        Reply
    5. Heather says

      August 27, 2018 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Super cute and super creative. Love the step by step on how to make the parcel and such a flavorful filling. Great for tailgating and Game Day ... or ANY day!!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:48 am

        Thank you! You're right - they're just about perfect for any day! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Nicole says

      August 27, 2018 at 3:50 am

      I live just abut anything in filo dough! These last ok great!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Thanks! I love using filo pastry and these little parcels are really yummy!

        Reply
    7. Vanessa Vickery says

      August 27, 2018 at 3:33 am

      5 stars
      These filo parcels are making me hungry!! They look so good!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:51 am

        Thank you! We all love them in our house. Let me know if you give them a go!

        Reply
    8. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

      August 27, 2018 at 3:21 am

      This looks like perfect party food! I love how crispy the filo gets, and any time you add ricotta as part of a filling, you know it has to be tasty! YUM!

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Thank you! I agree, these delicious little parcels are great for party food!

        Reply
    9. Kitty says

      August 27, 2018 at 2:56 am

      5 stars
      These would be great football party appetizers! Can you make these ahead and freeze them?

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 27, 2018 at 8:56 am

        Yes that should work fine.

        Reply
    10. lauren says

      August 27, 2018 at 1:03 am

      5 stars
      Filo dough is so ridiculously good. All that crispy, flaky goodness! This is such a great appetizer/finger food for parties and looks pretty simple to prepare.

      Reply
      • Emily Leary says

        August 28, 2018 at 11:54 am

        Thanks! They're quick and easy to prepare and so tasty! I hope you give them a go!

        Reply
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