Deep-Fried Filo Mushrooms with Rocket Pesto

Stuffed chestnut mushrooms wrapped in crisp filo pastry, deep-fried until golden, served with a vibrant homemade rocket and pine nut pesto.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 493.2 kcals 986.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.4 grams 44.8 grams
Fat 41.3 grams 82.5 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
12
piece
Filo Pastry
8cm squares
NutsSeeds
3
tbsp
1
piece
Garlic
peeled
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
for the pesto
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
1
handful
Rocket
large handful
6
piece
Chestnut Mushrooms
stalks removed

Steps

  • Blend pesto ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan until a bread cube sizzles.
  • Fill each mushroom cap with a teaspoon of rocket pesto.
  • Place mushrooms on filo squares brushed with egg and seal the edges.
  • Wrap each mushroom in a second filo square brushed with egg.
  • Deep fry for 5 minutes until golden and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Serve mushrooms drizzled with the remaining rocket pesto.