These irresistible phyllo cigars are stuffed with a mixture of Kalamata olives, fresh herbs and cashew cheese. A show-stopping appetizer that nobody would ever guess was vegan!
A word of caution if you decide to make these: they’re stupidly addictive. Seriously. The recipe only makes a batch of 12 and they’re kind of meant to be party food. That means you could easily put a big dent in your supply of pre-dinner snacks intended for your guests. Consider making a double batch! What Are Phyllo Cigars?
Phyllo cigars are little baked phyllo tubes that are stuffed with…well, just about anything! They come in sweet and savory varieties with all kinds of surprises inside. But one thing that you’ll rarely find is a vegan phyllo cigar. This recipe was the inspiration for my vegan phyllo cigars. I swapped out the feta with cashew cheese and took things up a notch by adding extra herbs. The result was delicious! What You’ll Need
How to Make Phyllo CigarsRefer to the following section for detailed instructions and tips, or scroll all the way to the bottom of the post if you’d like to skip to the recipe. Make the FillingYou’ll need to soak your cashews before getting started, preferably overnight. To make your filling, drain and rinse your cashews, and add them to a food processor bowl with some water, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend everything up until smooth and creamy! Now add your olives, herbs, and some black pepper. Briefly blend the mixture again to chop and mix everything up. Give the mixture a taste-test and make any adjustments you deem necessary.
Make the CigarsIf you’re new to cooking with phyllo, know that it can be a little tricky! The sheets are super thin and easy to break. Have some extras on hand. You’ll also want to get a damp towel ready. Use this to cover your stack of phyllo sheets as you work, to keep them from drying out. Fire up the oven and get a baking sheet ready! Spread a phyllo sheet on the counter with a short end facing you. Brush the top half with olive oil. Now fold it in half, gently smoothing out any air bubbles. Now brush one side of the folded sheet with oil, and fold it again. You’ll end up with a four-layer phyllo rectangle.
Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of your filling in a line, about a half inch from one of the shorter sides of your rectangle, then tightly roll everything up.
Arrange your cigars on a baking sheet, seam-sides down, as you make them. Brush them all with some non-dairy milk before popping them in the oven.
Bake the cigars until they’re browned and crispy. Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
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Like this recipe? If so, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter. And please stop back and leave me a review and rating below if you make it! Vegan Stuffed Phyllo CigarsThese irresistible phyllo cigars are stuffed with a mixture of Kalamata olives, fresh herbs and cashew cheese. A show-stopping appetizer that nobody would ever guess was vegan! Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Soak Time 4 hours Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes Servings 12 Calories 161 kcal Author Alissa Saenz Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts Vegan Stuffed Phyllo Cigars Amount Per Serving (1 cigar) Calories 161 Calories from Fat 111 % Daily Value* Fat 12.3g19% Saturated Fat 2.1g11% Sodium 211mg9% Potassium 106mg3% Carbohydrates 11.3g4% Fiber 0.9g4% Sugar 0.7g1% Protein 2.9g6% Calcium 24mg2% Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Sharing is caring! from http://easyveganrecipes.info/vegan-stuffed-phyllo-cigars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vegan-stuffed-phyllo-cigars
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