Kasbah Bites
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Kasbah Bites, a fusion-inspired appetizer that brings the vibrant flavors of North Africa to your table. These golden, crispy phyllo triangles are filled with a savory-sweet mixture of spiced ground lamb, aromatic garlic, and onions, paired with the luscious chew of dried apricots and a touch of fresh parsley for brightness. A delicate balance of cinnamon, cumin, and paprika adds depth, while the buttery layers of flaky phyllo pastry provide an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing party snack or an exotic starter, these handheld bites are easy to assemble and bake in under 20 minutes. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in minutes! Keywords: Kasbah Bites recipe, spiced lamb appetizers, phyllo pastry snacks, North African flavor, easy party appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams ground lamb
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 8 chopped dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 50 grams, melted unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it is browned, about 5-6 minutes.
Mix in the ground cinnamon, ground cumin, paprika, dried apricots, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to combine the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer a second sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until you have three buttered layers.
Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into four equal strips lengthwise.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the lamb filling at the bottom of one phyllo strip. Fold the bottom corner over to form a triangle, then continue folding triangles up the strip until you reach the end, encasing the filling completely. Repeat with remaining strips and filling.
Place the folded triangles on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more melted butter.
Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.5 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2936 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1454 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
