Go Back Email Link
Print

Mini Eggplant-Feta Cheese Phyllo Turnovers –Melitzanopitakia

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword Eggplant
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Elena Paravantes

Ingredients

  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ lbs (500 g) eggplant peeled and chopped in small cubes
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil + more for brushing phyllo
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 3 ounces feta about 90 grams
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 package phyllo about 12-13 sheets- you may not use all of them-make sure it is defrosted if using frozen
  • Sesame seeds for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 Celsius).
  • Heat the oil over moderate heat in a large pan.
  • Add the chopped onion sautéing until soft about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
  • Add the eggplant and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato and continue cooking until soft for about another 4-5 minutes. Add parsley, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once warmed up, remove from heat, empty in a bowl and let the mixture cool down.
  • In another bowl beat the egg, add the crumbled feta and the yogurt and mix well. Add to the eggplant mixture once it is cool. Stir. Add the breadcrumbs and mix. At this point you can place the mixture in the refrigerator and use later (you can leave overnight).
  • When you are ready to make the turnovers take out the phyllo (it should be defrosted). Spread out 1 sheet of phyllo (keep the rest covered), brush a small amount of olive oil. Cut the sheet in 4 strips lengthwise (or 3 for larger pieces).
  • Place on the top corner of each strip about 1 ½ teaspoon of the eggplant mixture. Start folding in a small triangle (see here). Continue until you use the whole mixture.
  • Place eggplant pies on a lightly greased pan, brush them with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Let them cool and enjoy warm or at room temperature.