These easy and addictive Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites are perfect for entertaining or healthy snacking. Thank you to Athens Foods for helping me to share this recipe with you.
I have a love-hate thing going on with the appetizer table at any given holiday party. There are so many tasty bits and bites in one small geographic area and I want to eat all of them! Stuffed mushrooms, shrimp, Brie (ahh, Brie), meatballs and dips galore. Bring it on!
How the heck is one person supposed to come out the other side of that without gaining 20 pounds!?
Because of my love for all things little and edible, necessity dictated that I come up with a list of healthy appetizers and hors d’oeuvres that keep me satisfied, but don’t force me to undo the top button on my pants.
I love a vegetable platter with a bowl of good hummus as much as the next calorie-watching gal, but I wanted to shake things up a little.
Why not fit the flavor of my favorite Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip into one compact and tasty bite?
There are always (ALWAYS!) several boxes of Athens mini fillo shells in my freezer. They are the ultimate ingredient to have on hand for last-minute, easy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. They’re already baked, so there’s no need to put them in the oven, unless you are serving a hot appetizer, such as these Mini Mushroom & Gorgonzola Bites.
Just pull the mini fillo shells out of the freezer about 10 minutes before using them and they’ll be ready to serve by the time you finish filling the shells. Easy, right?
There are only 6 ingredients in these mini hummus and roasted pepper fillo bites, so use the best ingredients that you can find. A creamy flavorful hummus, a ripe crisp cucumber and smoky roasted red bell peppers.
You can buy roasted red peppers in the jar at the grocery store, but they are really easy to make at home if you’d prefer. Plus, the homemade ones are not soaked in oil like the store-bought ones. Follow my tutorial, How to: Roast a Bell Pepper for the homemade version.
And remember how I mentioned that these are healthier than your average cocktail party hors d’oeuvres? There are only 67 calories and 0.9 grams of saturated fat for two of these little bites. Now that’s a reason to celebrate!
For more details on the mini fillo shells and other Athens Foods products, be sure to follow them on Facebook, on Pinterest and Twitter.
Other appetizer recipes with mini fillo bites:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Mushroom & Gorgonzola Bites
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Lemon Meringue Pie Fillo Tartlets
No Spoon Necessary’s Phyllo Cups with Goat Cheese, Thyme, Honey, Walnuts & Pear
Inspiration Kitchen’s Blackened Shrimp & Chipotle Slaw Phyllo Bites
Poet in the Pantry’s Mini Quiche Bites
Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites
These tasty and easy little phyllo bites are perfect for entertaining or healthy snacking. 67 calories and 2 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
Ingredients
- 30 Athens mini fillo shells (2 boxes), defrosted
- 3/4 c + 3 tbsp hummus (I use Sabra)
- 1/2 c diced English cucumber
- 1 roasted red pepper (2 halves), diced
- 1 1/4 oz. (1/4 c) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
Directions
- Fill each mini fillo shell with 1 ½ teaspoon hummus.
- Divide the cucumber, roasted red pepper, feta cheese and parsley evenly between the fillo shells. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Athens Foods. All opinions are my own.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Well these look perfect! I agree about the appetizer table, I love all the little treats, but by the time the meal comes around I’m thinking ‘Err I think I’ve indulged enough already!’
Dara says
I know that feeling well, Abby!
Sarah @ bakemeascone says
Beautiful! These look like such an elegant, tasty addition to the appetizer table! I have a box of unused fillo shells in my freezer and will most definitely be trying these.
Dara says
Thanks, Sarah! I hope you have a chance to try them. Those mini fillo shells really are great to have on hand for quick appetizers.
The+Food+Hunter says
Love mini treats!
Dara says
Thank you! I feel the same way.
Lauren+Taylor says
I’ve seen these phyllo shells at the grocery store, but have never tried them. Next time I’m there, I’m definitely picking some up so I can try this recipe!
Dara says
Lauren, you are going to love the shells. They are really easy to work with and there’s no limit to how many things you can fill them with!
missymops says
These are the cutest appetizers! Do you think it would work to substitute chopped tomatoes for the roasted peppers?
Dara says
Thanks, Missy. Yes, that would definitely work. You could use any combination of tomatoes, cucumber, roasted peppers, chopped artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. It would all work!
Kate @ Diethood says
These are gorgeous, Dara! And so festive!
Anetta @ The Wanderlust Kitchen says
Dara, these are simply gorgeous! I love this idea – I can’t wait to make these for my annual Christmas Eve get together!
Melissa says
I love the fillo dough cups! These would make a great appetizer for our small group
Gerry+@+Foodness+Gracious says
Perfect and so easy for those Christmas parties 🙂
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I’m with you – I ALWAYS have Athens phyllo cups on hand! When you have those, you can always come up with a quick appetizer for unexpected guests. Randomly, I also happen to have that green plate/platter that is shown on the front of the Athens box. So weird.
These bites are filled with all the Greek flavors I love! I could eat about a dozen of these in no time 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Already made Athens mini fillo shells?? oh my gawd, I love it!! I’m all about easier entertaining for the holidays!! love love love!
Gwen+@SimplyHealthyFamily says
I like to throw an ALL appetizer party for the Holidays that way you get to chat and pick at lots of different yummy foods. This is totally going on my menu!!! Thanks for sharing Dara! oxox
Sweet and Simple by April says
I love phyllo pastry. I cannot wait to make these yum!
Nikki+@+NikSnacks says
I love hummus. I eat it most every day. I’d never thought to put it in phyllo cups! How genius!
Amanda+@+The+Kitcheneer says
These are SO perfect! I am a little bite lover myself!
Brenda@Sugar-Free+Mom says
Oh I love these Dara! It’s like a little salad bite!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says
sophisticated appetizers i love this. and i really like your blog. im on the island and love my canucks 🙂
Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and That says
I luv, luv, luv party appetizers! These looks so fun and yummy!
Lauren+@+Healthy+Delicious says
I love these! They look so light and fresh, which is definitely a difference from all of the other heavy appetizers you see this time of year.
Carla says
I totally hear you on the appetizer table! I could fill my plate with all those appetizers (especially these phyllo bites!) and call it dinner.
Danae+@+Recipe+Runner says
I have the same problem with appetizers, love them because they taste so good, hate them because it’s a bunch of added calories I certainly don’t need this time of year. I’m so glad you have so many healthy appetizers that I CAN enjoy, especially mini hummus cups! Yum!
Leslie says
You just made me so happy! LOL. I am having a cocktail party for 15 on 12/13 and looking for ideas. Already baked fillo shells? Enough for 15? Easy? TY!!!
Opal Baker says
This is what I need for my Christmas Eve party.So colorful.Thanks.
kita says
These look perfect – fresh and awesome! Just what I need to offset all the sweets this holiday season!
Martha+@+A+Family+Feast says
Oh my goodness – this is the perfect little appetizer – and I won’t feel guilty about eating it either!
Ashley+@+Wishes+and+Dishes says
My weakness is also the appetizer table. I can’t resist anything on it! I love this idea for something a little bit lighter.
Susan | Simple Healthy Kitchen says
These look amazing! What a great idea…healthy and easy and delicious!
Ginny+McMeans says
I love these little cups. Your appetizer is so healthy and beautiful at the same time. Sounds delicious!
Anita says
I love all things little and edible as well. These are so adorable and delicious-sounding!
Kim+(Feed+Me,+Seymour) says
I’ve been really, truly trying to analyze what I eat lately. And when I actually sit down and look at the portions I eat, the amount of sugar and carbs and calories in my food, it’s not good. I love having a recipe like this one, something fresh, bright and also healthy. So glad you shared this!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
I love this! For as much as I eat hummus, I’ve never thought of adding it to phyllo (which I also adore) and turning it into any other kind of appetizers. Pure genius.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I love apps because I get the chance to try everything and not fill up on one big dish!
Kate @FramedCooks says
I love these! Portion control and they are the best little bundles of festive holiday color! Pinning. 🙂
Dorothy+@+Crazy+for+Crust says
I want to make these – but I’ll eat them ALL. Oh well, I don’t really have to share, do I??
Kristen says
What a great use of phyllo shells!!
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
These look so great. And hello…red and green. Perfect for the holiday appetizer table. And you can never go wrong with phyllo dough! YUM!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Those little Athens phyllo cups are so good and so convenient. I would be thrilled to see a healthy appetizer like this one at a party!
Deborah says
We do a lot of appetizers for New Years – I’m thinking these need to go on my list!!
kim Taylor says
We went to a holiday party at a friend’s house last weekend and brought along a batch of these appetizers. I wish I had brought a double batch because they were gone in about 10 minutes! Thank you for making me look good in front of my friends. 🙂
Kim+Beaulieu says
These are seriously gorgeous. I love roasted red peppers so this is right up my alley.
Joanne says
can these be made ahead of time or do they have to be made at time of serving? Look amazing. Would love to try them
Nan says
Can these be made ahead if time?
Randi says
Do you know if these little phyllo cups sell in Ontario at all?
Dara says
Hi Randi, a company called Krinos Food distributes Athens Foods products in Canada. If you head over to their FAQs page and look at question #3 (Where do I find your products?), there’s an option to send them a message with your postal code. They will send you back a list of stores near you. I hope that helps!
Anna says
How far in advance would you safely recommend filling the cups? I’ve got a three hour drive and was going to assemble them right before I leave while keeping them in the cooler during the drive. Wouldn’t want them to get mushy! Thanks!
Drawn & Buttered says
What a great recipe! It’s always a crowd-pleaser, and very versatile. The last time I made these I swapped in a white bean hummus, diced bell pepper, parsley and topped each with a half cherry tomato. My guests really enjoyed them — thanks for sharing this!
Ally says
Can you make these the day before?? Or will they get soggy?
Dara says
I’ve never made them the day before, but I think they would go soggy. For a make-ahead option, you could chop all of the vegetables the day before, then simply assemble before serving. Once you get on a role, they don’t take long to put together.