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Tunisian Brik-Inspired Potato Egg Parcels

Crisp baked filo parcels hold a savory potato, tuna, caper, and egg filling with lemony herbs.

  • 45 min
  • Serves 4
  • Eggs

Tunisian Brik-inspired potato egg parcels on a blue plate

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 8 sheets filo pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges and herb salad, for serving

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes until tender, drain, and mash roughly.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet and cook the onion for 4 minutes. Mix it with potato, tuna, capers, parsley, harissa, salt, and beaten eggs.
  4. Brush one filo sheet lightly with oil, top with a second sheet, add a quarter of the filling, and fold into a triangle. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling.
  5. Brush the parcels with remaining oil and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until deeply golden and the egg filling reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Finish with lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges and herb salad.

Allergen note: Contains fish, eggs, and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.

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