Vegetable bags are a simple and economical option to prepare on special occasions, for example at Christmas. This appetizer surprises with its color and flavor. We all know that we tend to overeat at parties, so this recipe is perfect for cutting some calories on our Christmas menus. At this article, we encourage you to prepare this light and sophisticated starter.
Ingredients to make Vegetable Sachets:
- ½ unit of Onion
- 1 unit of green pepper
- ½ unit of red pepper
- 1 unit of Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 pinch of fresh ginger
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 4 sheets of filo pastry
How to make Vegetable Sachets:
- The first step in cooking vegetable pouches is gathering the ingredients.
- Finely chop the vegetables and fry them in a pan with olive oil.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and add a pinch of grated fresh ginger.
- Cook the vegetables until tender and add the chopped fresh basil leaves.
- To finish the bags of vegetables, cut the phyllo dough into squares of about 15 centimeters. We add a portion of the vegetables in the center of the square and reserve a thin strip of filo pastry to tie the bags (we can also use chives).
- Filo pastry is delicate, so we must tie the bags of vegetables carefully.
- We paint the bags with melted butter and put them in the oven at 200º C. until golden brown.
- This delicious recipe for vegetable bags is ideal to prepare for celebrations and parties. And if you are thinking about Christmas appetizers, you can also make some Christmas tree-shaped sandwiches. Surprise your guests!
