Filo Lamb Triangles

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Filo Lamb Triangles, an elegant appetizer or savory snack perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a light meal. This recipe combines spiced ground lamb, flavored with notes of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika, with fresh parsley, mint, and the added crunch of toasted pine nuts, all wrapped in delicate layers of golden, buttery filo pastry. Each triangle is crispy on the outside and bursting with fragrant, juicy filling on the inside. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these hand-held pastries are baked to perfection in under 25 minutes, making them both quick and impressive. Serve them warm alongside a refreshing yogurt dip or tangy chutney for an inviting dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or as a delicious addition to your dinner table, these lamb filo triangles will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 500 grams ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional), toasted
• 10 filo pastry sheets
• 100 grams unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high, add the ground lamb, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are aromatic.

Step 6

Remove from the heat and mix in the parsley, mint, and toasted pine nuts (if using). Set the lamb mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 7

Take one sheet of filo pastry and place it on a clean surface. Brush it lightly with melted butter. Fold the sheet in half lengthwise to form a long strip.

Step 8

Place about 1 tablespoon of the lamb filling at one end of the filo strip. Fold the corner of the strip over the filling to form a triangle. Continue folding the triangle along the length of the strip, maintaining the triangular shape.

Step 9

Brush the outside of the filled triangle with melted butter and place it on the prepared baking tray. Repeat with the remaining filo sheets and lamb filling.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Step 11

Serve warm with a side of yogurt dip or chutney, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1072.6 grams (1072.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3379

Total Fat 227.20g	291%
Saturated Fat 98.50g	493%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.60g
Cholesterol 698mg	233%
Sodium 4044mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 187.30g	68%
Dietary Fiber 9.30g	33%
Total Sugars 7.40g
Protein 152.90g	306%

Vitamin D 20IU	100%
Calcium 293mg	23%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2415mg	51%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.0%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 22.0%