Middle Eastern · Lunch
Crispy Cheese Rolls
Crispy Cheese Rolls are phyllo-wrapped deep-fried parcels filled with halloumi and feta cheese, bound with egg and fresh mint, and seasoned with lemon zest and black pepper. Served warm with lemon wedges and herbed yogurt dip.
$4
15 minsPrep
8 minsCook
23 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
428Calories
18.2gProtein
33.4gFat
15.8gCarbs
1.8gSugar
0.9gFiber
1043mgSodium
152mgChol
13.2gSat Fat
198mgPotassium
456mgCalcium
1.6mgIron
0.7mcgVitamin B12
5mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-carb
low-calorie
herb-salt
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
vegetarian
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Grate halloumi and crumble feta into a bowl, then stir in mint, lemon zest, black pepper, and beaten egg until thick.
2
Wrap
Lay phyllo sheets flat, spoon filling along one edge, roll tightly into cigars, and tuck ends under firmly.
3
Chill
Rest rolled cigars on a plate in the fridge for 10 minutes until phyllo sets and seams hold firm.
4
Fry
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and fry rolls 5 to 6 minutes, turning every minute, until deep golden.
5
Drain
Lift rolls onto paper towels and let sit 1 minute so excess oil drains and shell stays crisp.
6
Plate
Arrange rolls on a plate with lemon wedge and yogurt dip alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 4.2 oz120g halloumi cheese
- 2 oz56g feta cheese
- 44 sheets (about 1.4 oz/40g) phyllo dough
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mint, fresh
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp egg, beaten
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 4 tbsp60ml olive oil, for shallow-frying
- 22 lemon wedge, for serving
- 2 tbsp30g plain yogurt, for dipping
