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Tomato basil mozzarella filo parcels are a delicious healthier version of empanadas. All the classic flavours you would expect from a tomato basil mozzarella empanada but with less calories and fat!
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Filo Parcels

Tomato basil mozzarella filo parcels are a delicious healthier version of empanadas but with less calories and fat!
Course Dinner
Cuisine International, Mediterranean, Spanish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 Filo Parcels
Calories 233kcal
Author Neil

Ingredients

  • Low fat cooking spray
  • 8 sheets Filo Pastry
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 15 g Basil , chopped
  • 150 g grated mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , crushed
  • Freshly grated salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 180C
  • Using the low fat cooking spray lightly grease a baking tray
  • Using a sharp knife place a cross in the base of the 2 tomatoes, plunge them into boiling water for 20 – 30 seconds, remove them using a slotted spoon, plunge them into cold water briefly and then peal off the skin. Dice the skinned tomatoes.
  • Place the tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil and garlic into a bowl and mix together. Season to taste.
  • Following the pictures and steps 6 to 11 in the turkey filo pastry samosas recipe, place approximately 2 tbsp. of the tomato mixture onto each pastry sheet and fold into triangles.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 20 minutes turning halfway through.
  • Once golden brown remove from the oven and allow to cool a little.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad.

Notes

Nutrition label values are per filo parcel.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.4g | Protein: 12.7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10.2g | Cholesterol: 29.6mg | Sodium: 363.2mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1.8mg