Vegetarian Phyllo Cups Appetizers

Stuffed phyllo cups appetizer on a white seving platter.

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Vegetarian Phyllo Cups Appetizers

Easy and tasty vegetarian appetizer of phyllo cups filled with Greek tangy feta dip. The filling is popular in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Perfect finger food for parties or for a simple breakfast.

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Halal, Vegetarian

Servings: cups

Calories: 32kcal

Author: Amira

Ingredients

3-5 Tablespoons Olive oil
5-6 oz grape tomatoes diced
⅓ cup green onions finely chopped (about 2 green onions)
2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
1 teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
8 oz feta cheese crumbled (1 ½ cups)
32 baked phyllo cups

Instructions

In a large bowl add all the ingredients except for the feta cheese and mix to combine with seasoning.
Add the feta cheese and mix well.
Spoon about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture into the phyllo cups.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If working with layers of phyllo dough is too much for you buying store bought phyllo pastry cups is an easier way they can be found in the freezer aisle. But you can always make your own phyllo cups like in the pecan pie cups.
Taste the cheese mixture to adjust seasoning before stuffing into the phyllo cups.
If you find it needs more salt, my advice is to add lemon juice, white or balsamic vinegar before reaching out to salt. Start by adding a teaspoon and add more if you feel the need to.
You might want to marinate the tomatoes in equal parts of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for an hour before adding to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
You may want to add some bell pepper to the mix.
Using fresh dill is a great option.
For extra heat try mixing in green chilies or red pepper flakes.

Make ahead:

Make the filling up to 3 hours ahead and scoop into the phyllo cups right before serving.
You can make the cheese mixture the night before but without add ing the tomatoes or the green onions or scooping into the phyllo, of course.

Variations: phyllo dough cups can be used in so many delicious ways. Try using goat cheese to make goat cheese bites.

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