HOT AND TANGY PHYLLO SHELLS

This recipe recived honorable mention in Athens Holiday Mini Fillo Shells Recipe Contest.

Ingredients
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon small diced jalapeño peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
15 fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

In a medium skillet, combine potatoes, red peppers, garbanzo beans and jalapeño peppers and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato, cilantro, hot sauce and salt and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of mixture into each Fillo Shell and garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve immediately.

Makes 15 Appetizers