Savoury Baklava with Tomato, Fetta, Almond & Medjool Dates Recipe

Name: Savoury Baklava with Tomato, Fetta, Almond & Medjool Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Spanish Onions, Finely Sliced; 2-3 Cloves Of Garlic, Finely Minced; 200g Sun-dried Tomatoes, Rinsed & Drained; 250g Almonds, Roughly Chopped; 250g Fetta Cheese, Crumbled; 10 Medjool Dates, Pitted & Finely Chopped; A Bunch Of Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped; 80g Unsalted Butter, Melted; 9 Sheets Of Filo Pastry; 1 Tsp Sugar; 2 Tsp Cinnamon; 1/3 Cup Of Water; Olive Oil; Honey

Servings: persons

2 Spanish Onions, Finely Sliced
2-3 Cloves Of Garlic, Finely Minced
200g Sun-dried Tomatoes, Rinsed & Drained
250g Almonds, Roughly Chopped
250g Fetta Cheese, Crumbled
10 Medjool Dates, Pitted & Finely Chopped
A Bunch Of Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped
80g Unsalted Butter, Melted
9 Sheets Of Filo Pastry
1 Tsp Sugar
2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/3 Cup Of Water
Olive Oil
Honey

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Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4.
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In a large pan, gently fry the onions and garlic in some olive oil over a low heat.
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Add the cinnamon and sugar and fry for 6-8 minutes until caramelized.
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Add the sun-dried tomatoes, water and dill and cook for another 5 minutes until reduced.
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Brush an 8 x 12 inch baking dish with some melted butter and then line the base of the dish with a sheet of filo pastry that has been brushed with butter.
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Repeat the process three times until you have a 3-layer thickness.
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Spread half the onion, tomato mixture evenly over the filo pastry and top with half the almonds and dates and half the fetta.
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Sandwich another three layers of filo pastry together, brushing each with some melted butter.
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Top with the other half of the onion, tomato mixture and the remaining almonds, dates and fetta.
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Finally top with a 3-layer thickness of filo that has been brushed with melted butter.
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Lightly score the top of the baklava into diamond shapes and splash with a little water.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden.
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Let the baklava cool a little and then drizzle each portion with a little honey before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Spanish Onions, Finely Sliced, 2-3 Cloves Of Garlic, Finely Minced, 200g Sun-dried Tomatoes, Rinsed & Drained, 250g Almonds, Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Savoury Baklava with Tomato, Fetta, Almond & Medjool Dates falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Savoury Baklava with Tomato, Fetta, Almond & Medjool Dates

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