Description
Golden, crunchy pastry rolls filled with melty cheese, herbs, and spices, then topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley – a Middle Eastern-inspired appetizer perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 12 spring roll wrappers or thin fatayer dough sheets
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (or akkawi, if available)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 egg (for sealing)
- Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing if baking
- Fresh parsley and extra sumac for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, feta, ricotta, parsley, mint, sumac, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Lay out a wrapper and place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture near the edge. Roll tightly, folding in the sides as you go. Seal the edge with beaten egg.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high and fry rolls until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Alternatively, brush rolls with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Immediately sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, fresh parsley, and a dusting of sumac.
- Serve hot with garlic sauce, tahini dip, or yogurt on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta with akkawi cheese for a more authentic flavor.
- For a healthier version, opt for baking instead of frying.
- Serve with your choice of dip – garlic sauce, tahini, or yogurt-based dips work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
