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Incredible Vegetarian Kataifi Bites with Goat Cheese – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Incredible Vegetarian Kataifi Bites with Goat Cheese

The ultimate party food: a shatteringly crisp, buttery shell of kataifi dough giving way to a warm, tangy explosion of creamy goat cheese, with subtle savory notes from finely diced vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 35 bite
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

  • (Makes 35)
  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) soft goat cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) mirepoix mixture of finely diced carrot, celery, and onion
  • 1 16-ounce / 450g (15.9 oz) package frozen kataifi dough, defrosted
  • 1/2 cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, melted
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh thyme or finely chopped chives to the goat cheese mixture.
  • These can be assembled ahead of time. Place the unbaked rolls on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to one month. Bake directly from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the baking time.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F / 220°C.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the room temperature goat cheese and the finely diced vegetable mixture until evenly distributed.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Working with a small amount of kataifi at a time (keep the rest covered with a damp cloth), pull off a bundle of strands and gently spread it into a rectangle approximately 1 inch by 4 inches.
  6. Brush the kataifi rectangle generously with melted butter. Scoop about a tablespoon of the cheese mixture and form it into a cylinder about 1 inch long.
  7. Place the cheese log at one end of the kataifi and roll it up tightly.
  8. Place the wrapped roll seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Repeat with the remaining kataifi and cheese filling, arranging them in a single layer.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the kataifi is a deep golden brown and wonderfully crisp.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before serving warm.
  12. Keep your kataifi dough covered with a damp kitchen towel while you work. It dries out incredibly fast, which makes it brittle and difficult to roll.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 6g

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