Kasbah Bites

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Kasbah Bites, a fusion-inspired appetizer that brings the vibrant flavors of North Africa to your table. These golden, crispy phyllo triangles are filled with a savory-sweet mixture of spiced ground lamb, aromatic garlic, and onions, paired with the luscious chew of dried apricots and a touch of fresh parsley for brightness. A delicate balance of cinnamon, cumin, and paprika adds depth, while the buttery layers of flaky phyllo pastry provide an irresistible crunch. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing party snack or an exotic starter, these handheld bites are easy to assemble and bake in under 20 minutes. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in minutes! Keywords: Kasbah Bites recipe, spiced lamb appetizers, phyllo pastry snacks, North African flavor, easy party appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams ground lamb
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 8 chopped dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 6 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
• 50 grams, melted unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Stir in the ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it is browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the ground cinnamon, ground cumin, paprika, dried apricots, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Allow the filling to cool slightly.

Step 7

Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer a second sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until you have three buttered layers.

Step 8

Cut the stacked phyllo sheets into four equal strips lengthwise.

Step 9

Place about 1 tablespoon of the lamb filling at the bottom of one phyllo strip. Fold the bottom corner over to form a triangle, then continue folding triangles up the strip until you reach the end, encasing the filling completely. Repeat with remaining strips and filling.

Step 10

Place the folded triangles on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more melted butter.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

Step 12

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.

Step 13

Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(605.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.2

Total Fat 116.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 398.7mg	0%
Sodium 2935.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 83.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 165.3mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1454.1mg	0%

*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: 60.5%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 20.3%