Crunchy filo pastry surrounds a succulent mix of lamb mince, zucchini, rice and fetta cheese in this tasty midweek dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 300g lamb mince
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 large zucchini, trimmed, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 6 filo pastry sheets
- 50g butter, melted
- 180g fetta, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cold cooked white rice
- 2/3 cup Tamar Valley Greek Style Yoghurt
Method
- Step 1Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add allspice and zucchini. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until zucchini softens. Stir in 1 tablespoon dill. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
- Step 2Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place 1 filo sheet on a flat surface. Brush with butter. Top with 1 filo sheet. Repeat with butter and remaining filo sheets to form a stack.
- Step 3Add fetta to cooled lamb mixture. Spoon a 6cm x 26cm-long strip of rice along 1 long side of the filo stack. Top with lamb mixture. Fold in ends and roll up to enclose filling. Place, seam-side down, on prepared tray. Brush with remaining butter. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Step 4Meanwhile, combine yoghurt and remaining dill together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slice filo roll and serve with yoghurt mixture.
Nutrition
2122 kj
Energy
32.9g
Fat Total
18.6g
Saturated Fat
2g
Fibre
29.4g
Protein
116mg
Cholesterol
851mg
Sodium
22.7g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Add greens: Slice 2 extra zucchini and saute with lemon juice and garlic. Sprinkle with mint and extra fetta.
You can reduce the fat count in this by using low-fat Greek yoghurt and fetta.
- Author: Alison Adams
- Image credit: Craig Wall & Andrew Young
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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