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Carmalized Onion, Feta, and Tomato Pastry Cups

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  • Author: Stephanie Bosch
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 Minutes
  • Total Time: 20-22 Minutes
  • Yield: Makes 2430 mini cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Perfect for holiday hors d’oeuvres, parties, or grazing boards!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box mini phyllo shells (usually 15 per box; buy 2 for 30 cups)
  • 1 jar caramelized onions (drained if very liquidy)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced/sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta, crumbled (Violife or Follow Your Heart)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt & pepper
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for mixing in + garnish)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. 2. Prep your filling.
  3. In a small bowl combine:
  • Spoonfuls of jarred caramelized onions

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Crumbled vegan feta

  • Olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

  • A tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley

  1. Gently fold everything together so the textures stay intact.
  2. Fill the phyllo cups.
  3. Arrange mini shells on a baking sheet.
    Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of filling into each one, filling them to the top.
  4. Bake.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the feta softens and the tomatoes release a little juice. The shells should turn lightly golden on the edge.
  6.  Finish each cup with a pinch of freshly chopped parsley for color and brightness.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

Chef Tips:

Jarred caramelized onions work beautifully — they give sweetness and depth without the hour-long stovetop commitment.

Parsley keeps the flavor fresh, balancing the richness of the onions and feta.

Make-ahead friendly:
Assemble the filling earlier in the day, refrigerate, then fill and bake right before serving.

Optional boost:
A micro-drizzle of balsamic glaze on top takes these from simple to elegant!

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