Tomato And String Bean Baklava Recipe

Name: Tomato And String Bean Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 Spanish onions, halved and finely sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 5 tablespoons tomato paste; 10 vine-ripened plum tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped; 1 pound 2 ounces string beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; a pinch of sugar; 1 bunch (about 1 ounce) fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried); sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 cup water; 9 sheets filo dough; 7 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup Greek or Medjool dates, pitted and finely sliced; 1 2/3 cups feta, crumbled; 6 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
2 Spanish onions, halved and finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons tomato paste
10 vine-ripened plum tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped
1 pound 2 ounces string beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
a pinch of sugar
1 bunch (about 1 ounce) fresh dill, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup water
9 sheets filo dough
7 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup Greek or Medjool dates, pitted and finely sliced
1 2/3 cups feta, crumbled
6 tablespoons honey

1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat and saute the onions until softened and sticky; this can take up to 20 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, cinnamon and tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, before adding the string beans, sugar, dill, a pinch of sea salt and the water.
4
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft and the sauce is nice and thick.
5
Check the seasoning and cool before assembling.
6
Preheat the oven to 350F.
7
Unfold the dough and cover with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
8
Brush a baking sheet (about 12 x 8 inches) with melted butter.
9
Line the pan with a sheet of filo (cut to fit if too big), brush with butter and repeat until you have a three-layer thickness.
10
Spread half the tomato and bean mixture over the dough and top with half each of the dates and feta.
11
Sandwich another three layers of filo together with melted butter and place on top.
12
Top with the remaining tomato mixture, dates and feta.
13
Sandwich the remaining three filo sheets together as before and place on top.
14
Lightly score the top, cutting into diamonds.
15
Brush with the remaining butter and splash with a little water.
16
Cook for 3545 minutes or until golden.
17
Let cool slightly before serving, drizzling each portion with a little honey.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 Spanish onions, halved and finely sliced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Tomato And String Bean Baklava 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.

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Tomato And String Bean Baklava

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