Baked Feta in Phyllo with Honey and Sesame

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

phyllo dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat adds fiber, while pie crust is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nutty flavor at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with olive oil.

Layer another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with more olive oil.

Place a block of feta cheese in the center of the phyllo sheets.

Drizzle honey over the feta and sprinkle with sesame seeds and black pepper.

Fold the phyllo over the feta to create a parcel, sealing the edges well.

Brush the top of the phyllo parcel with olive oil.

Transfer the parcel to a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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