Fetta Wrapped in Brick Pastry with Honey | EG13 Ep45

fetta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Ricotta offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup provides a sweet flavor and is often more affordable.

brick pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo pastry

💰Cheaper: puff pastry

Puff pastry is easier to work with and widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Cut the brick pastry in half and cover the unused pieces to prevent drying out.

Cut the fetta cheese into quarters for bite-sized pieces.

Place a piece of fetta on the brick pastry at an angle and wrap it tightly, tucking in the sides.

Repeat the wrapping process for additional pieces of fetta.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium to high heat.

Fry the wrapped fetta until golden brown, ensuring it cooks gently.

Remove the fried fetta from the pan and let cool slightly.

In a pot, heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of honey over medium heat until it melts.

Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme to the melted honey for flavor.

Roughly chop pistachios for garnish.

Plate the crispy wrapped fetta and drizzle the warm honey over the top.

Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the honey-drizzled fetta.

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