Spinach brik parcels


Spinach brik parcels
Crispy brik parcels, filled with a mixture of spinach, feta and chopped shallot.
126 K 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
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Last modified on: May 5th 2013
For 8 parcels, you will need:

Change these quantities to make:
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 8 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 10 min.
Spinach brik parcels
Cut 200 g cooked spinach.

Cut 150 g feta into small pieces.

Prepare and chop 1 shallot finely.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Spinach brik parcels
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small frying pan. Add the chopped shallot, salt and pepper and cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.
Spinach brik parcels
Put the spinach into a bowl with the shallot, feta, 1 egg, salt, pepper...

Stage 4
Spinach brik parcels
...and mix thoroughly.

Stage 5
Spinach brik parcels
Roll up the parcels:

Place a spoonful of mixture near the bottom edge of a brik sheet.

Stage 6
Spinach brik parcels
Roll the sheet up over the filling, folding in the sides...

Stage 7
Spinach brik parcels
...and finish by rolling over again to form a fat "sausage".

Stage 8 - 20 min.
Spinach brik parcels
Press lightly on the parcel to spread the mixture evenly inside.

Make all the parcels like this.

Stage 9 - 6 min.
Spinach brik parcels
To cook the parcels, heat 6 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan on high heat.

When very hot, add the parcels and fry until browned all over.

Serve without delay.
Remarks
You can also deep fry these parcels. This is very quick but, unfortunately, raises the fat content.



If you can't find brik pastry, you can use filo instead.
Keeping: A few minutes, once cooked.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe80 RDI=30 %110 RDI=10 %180 RDI=30 %1,720 RDI=90 %7,190 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=5 %20 RDI=2 %30 RDI=4 %280 RDI=10 %1,180 RDI: 10 %
Per parcels9 RDI=4 %10 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %210 RDI=10 %900 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, egg, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 parcels : 3.20 €
  • Per parcels : 0.40 €

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