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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Vegetarian Dinner

    Red Pepper and Spinach Filo Tart

    Published: Jun 2, 2015 · Updated: Jul 23, 2020 by Neil 6 Comments

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    A slice of red pepper and spinach filo tart served on a plate and in the background on baking tray with slice taken out of it.
    This red pepper and spinach filo tart makes for a delicious, versatile, easy hot or cold vegetarian brunch or dinner option. What's not to like about tasty oven baked veggies topped with Mediterranean herbs and cheese? #neilshealthymeals #recipe #lunch #redpepper #spinach #filo #filotart #filopastry #vegetarian

    This red pepper and spinach filo tart makes for a delicious, versatile, easy hot or cold vegetarian brunch or dinner option. What's not to like about tasty oven baked veggies topped with Mediterranean herbs and cheese?

    A slice of red pepper and spinach filo tart being lifted onto a plate by a slce from the red of the tart on the tray in the background.

    I love this red pepper and spinach filo tart recipe for so many reasons.

    Firstly and most importantly because it’s just so delicious!

    Secondly, because it’s so adaptable, you could have it for a weekend brunch or maybe even dinner with some extra salad?

    Thirdly it’s so versatile, you could cut it up into petite little squares to be served as a hors d’oeuvre dinner party course.

    And fourthly…….yeah you get the message!

    Sliced red peppers and onion being cooked in a frying pan.

    This red pepper and spinach filo tart always makes me think of the weekend. I expect that’s because it’s long since been a favourite of ours on a Friday evening.

    It’s so easily prepared in about 15 minutes. I’ve usually got a nice bottle of red breathing on the side too (which just goes so well with the fresh flavours of this dish).

    It's nice to enjoy as we put the working week behind us and look forward to whatever we have planned for the weekend.

    There’s another thing this red pepper and spinach filo tart makes me think of - The Mediterranean.

    It can be in the depths of our cold and dark Scottish winters when I’m putting this filo pastry tart together in our cosy centrally heated kitchen.

    I just have to add the mixed herbs to the sautéing onions and peppers and the aroma of the basil, thyme and oregano mingles in the air, instantly transporting me back to a market we were once at whilst on holiday in Alicante.

    Red pepper and spinach filo tart ready to go into the oven.

    That was a fantastic holiday. One that helped to begin my quest of trying to eat as healthily as possible.

    I remember the abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables and the piled high displays of sumptuous green and black olives. Isn’t food a wonderful thing for evoking powerful memories, and good memories at that?

    You can make this red pepper and spinach filo tart using a puff pastry base instead of the filo pastry sheets.

    But, there’s usually quite a lot of butter in puff pastry though, so my preference here, is the lower fat filo pastry sheets.

    You can bet this won't be the last filo tart recipe here on the blog. So please do make sure you're subscribed by following the details below!

    A slice of red pepper and spinach filo tart on a plate with a fork in front of the rest of the dish on a baking tray in the background.

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    Red Pepper and Spinach Filo Tart Recipe

    Why not try other veggies on your filo tart? Mushrooms and yellow peppers are delicious too!

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    AndI’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    This red pepper and spinach filo tart makes for a delicious, versatile, easy hot or cold vegetarian brunch or dinner option. Tasty oven baked veggies topped with Mediterranean herbs and cheese. An easy pre-weekend quick healthy meal!
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    Red Pepper and Spinach Filo Tart Recipe

    A delicious, extremely versatile, easy hot or cold vegetarian brunch or dinner option. Ideal too for dinner parties cut into little petit squares served as a hors d’oeuvre.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time27 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 490kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Baking tray
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • Low fat cooking spray
    • 6 sheets of filo pastry
    • 1 large onion sliced
    • 1 red pepper sliced
    • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
    • 260 g bag of washed baby spinach
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 75 g low fat grated cheddar cheese
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 200C fan.
    • Lightly spray a baking sheet / tray with the cooking spray.
    • Lay the first sheet of filo pastry onto the baking sheet / tray, spray it lightly with the cooking spray, then place the second sheet on top, spray that lightly and repeat the process until all the sheets are done.
    • Lightly spray a non-stick frying pan with the cooking spray. Turn the heat on high, then when the oil starts to bubble, turn the heat down lower and gently sauté the onion and red pepper slices for 2 minutes, add in the mixed herbs and then continue to cook until the onion and peppers are soft. Lay aside.
    • Microwave / cook the baby spinach as per the bag’s instructions and then drain it thoroughly. My preferred way of doing this is by putting the spinach in a sieve and pressing the water out of it by using the back of a spoon.
    • Brush the milk around the edge of the filo pastry sheets.
    • Distribute the spinach evenly over the top of the pastry, then add the onion and pepper slices.
    • Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Cook in the centre of your oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese has melted and lightly browned all over.

    Notes

    Cooked slices can be frozen.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.7g | Protein: 12.1g | Fat: 32.6g | Saturated Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 19.5mg | Sodium: 344.6mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 3.9g | Vitamin A: 2250IU | Vitamin C: 81.7mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Red Pepper and Spinach Filo Tart
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 490 Calories from Fat 293
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 32.6g50%
    Saturated Fat 10.3g64%
    Cholesterol 19.5mg7%
    Sodium 344.6mg15%
    Carbohydrates 38.7g13%
    Fiber 3.8g16%
    Sugar 3.9g4%
    Protein 12.1g24%
    Vitamin A 2250IU45%
    Vitamin C 81.7mg99%
    Calcium 220mg22%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      June 02, 2015 at 11:56 am

      OKAY> So phyllo crust pizza/tarts are one of my favorite foods. Seriously. WERE WE SEPARATED AT BIRTH??

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 03, 2015 at 4:48 am

        Really? Wow! Yes I am beginning to think that.

        At least I wouldn't have to ask much about what you would like to eat if you were over for dinner! 😉

        Reply
    2. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      June 04, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      All us foodies should adopt this as our new mantra "food IS wonderful in evoking powerful -good- memories!" -Couldn't agree more Neil!
      Filo is such an incredible vehicle for all sorts of veggies! And this tart is phenomenal!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 04, 2015 at 7:06 pm

        Thank you Shashi. Food just has so many positive attributes doesn't it, not just memories, but mood and health benefits too!

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    3. GiGi Eats

      June 05, 2015 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      Spinach and I are in a VERY serious, long-term relationship!!!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        June 06, 2015 at 8:47 am

        Ha ha! Thanks GiGi, you can't beat a good plate of the stuff can you? 🙂

        Reply

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