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    Accueil » Seasons » Summer

    Zucchini fillo cigars (with feta cheese)

    Publié le : Jul 6, 2023 · Modifié le : Nov 14, 2023 par Marie · Leave a Comment

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    For an appetizer with friends, as a starter or as a main course with a salad, these delicious cigars filled with grilled zucchini, feta and fresh herbs are the quick and easy way to treat yourself! Vegetarian, they're as crunchy as they are delicious.

    Several cigars on a plate, with a bowl of feta cheese and a glass of wine.
    Table des matières
    • 💙 Why you'll love them
    • 🧀 Ingredients
    • ✅ Vegan and dairy-free version
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Chef's tips
    • 💡 Frequently Asked Questions
    • ❄️Storage / freezing
    • 😋 Other gourmet samosas
    • 📖 Recette

    💙 Why you'll love them

    • They're super-simple to prepare: just quickly sauté the zucchini, mix with the other ingredients, then fold the cigars and bake for a few minutes.
    • They can be combined endlessly with anything you like!
    • You can vary the cooking methods: I like to bake them in the oven, but you can also pan-fry or deep-fry them.
    • All you need isa handful of ingredients, which are very easy to find and use.
    • They can be kept for several days, frozen and prepared in advance (ideal for batch cooking)!
    • They can be enjoyed at different times of the meal: as an aperitif, starter or main course.
    Several cigars on a plate.

    🧀 Ingredients

    These are the main ingredients, and the quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

    • Fillo pastry sheets, also called phyllo dough
    • Zucchini: green, yellow or white. It's peak season from May to October, so make the most of it!
    • Herbs: thyme, mint, chives and basil. You can have them fresh, frozen or dried (I just recommend avoiding dried basil, which I never find very good).
    • Garlic - if you want to choose your garlic carefully so you do not encourage the slavery of Chinese prisoners, read my Eco Tips on the subject.
    • Feta cheese, which you can substitute with any cheese you like, such as goat's cheese.
    • Spices: paprika and cumin.

    ✅ Vegan and dairy-free version

    To make this recipe vegan and dairy-free, simply buy dairy-free feta cheese (yes, there is such a thing!).

    Several cigars on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Chef's tips

    1. Leave the zucchinis to cool, otherwise you risk soaking your fillo pastry sheets.
    2. Don't put too much filling in each sheet of fillo pastry, otherwise you won't be able to close them and they may open up during baking.

    💡 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I do them in advance?

    Yes, you can make them up to 3 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and to reheat them, put them in the fridge for a few minutes at 320°F/160°C.

    What to do if you have leftover garnish?

    You have many options for recycling your filling: put it in a green salad, or create a mixed salad by adding other vegetables (such as cherry tomatoes), starches (quinoa, for example) and vegetable or animal proteins.
    You can also use this filling in stuffed tomatoes, stuffed eggplants or stuffed mushrooms.
    Place the filling on pieces of puff pastry to make mini puff pastries or mini tarts for the appetizer.
    Finally, you can put your filling on bread to make toast or a sandwich.

    Can I change the cooking method?

    Yes, I like to bake them for a healthier recipe, but you can also fry or pan-fry them in a generous drizzle of olive oil.

    ❄️Storage / freezing

    You can store these cigars in an airtight box in the fridge for around 3 days.

    If you've made too many, you can freeze them cooked: once cold, place them on a plate in the freezer without touching for around 2 hours. Once they have been pre-frozen, you can place them in a freezer bag and store them for 3 to 4 months.

    To defrost, pop them in the oven or frying pan for a few minutes.

    Several cigars on a plate, with a bowl of feta cheese and a glass of wine.

    😋 Other gourmet samosas

    • Pesto, tomato and goat cheese samosa
    • Honey goat cheese samosas
    • Chicken samosas

    If you make this zucchini fillo cigars, it would be so nice to leave me a comment and rate the recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. You can also tag me on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook or Tik Tok, or even send me a photo, I love seeing my little dishes in your homes!

    📖 Recette

    Plusieurs cigares dans une assiette.
    5 d'1 vote

    Zucchini fillo cigars (with feta cheese)

    Delicious crispy cigars filled with grilled zucchini, feta cheese and fresh herbs: a quick and easy recipe to indulge in.
    Servings 16 cigars
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 5 ¾ cups zucchini
    • 3 tablespoons thyme
    • 1 large garlic clove
    • 1 ⅛ cups feta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons mint
    • ¼ cup chives
    • 5 tablespoons basil
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 8 fillo pastry sheets also called phyllo dough
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • Some honey
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Wash your zucchinis and then cut them into thin slices. In a pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté them for 15 to 20 minutes with thyme, finely minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir often to prevent sticking.
    • Next, let the zucchinis cool. Meanwhile, finely chop the herbs and mix them in a bowl with the feta.
    • Preheat your oven to 390°F/200°C in conventional mode (top and bottom heat), then assemble the cigars: cut a fillo pastry sheet in half. Place a little filling at one end of the half-sheet (not too much, otherwise, it will be difficult to roll and close) and add a small drizzle of honey. Fold the side edges inward to cover the filling and roll it tightly to form a cigar.
    • Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used. Brush the cigars with a brush and the butter you have melted beforehand, then bake them for 12 minutes at 390°F/200°C until they are golden brown.
    Author: Marie Compain
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: crispy, delicious, tender
    Régime: Vegetarian

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    About Marie

    Marie Compain est la fondatrice, créatrice de recettes et photographe culinaire de Marie Food Tips. Depuis 2021, Marie partage ses recettes faciles et familiales, toujours gourmandes et bourrées de saveurs, pour la vie quotidienne ou les occasions plus spéciales.

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