Broccoli strudel

Yield: 6 servings

Measure Ingredient
1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil
1 cup Minced onion
1 large Brunch broccoli, finely chop
½ teaspoon Salt
\N \N Lots of black pepper
2 mediums Cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Good bread crumbs
2 cups Grated cheddar (opt)
2 tablespoons Lemon juice (more to taste)
10 eaches Sheets of filo pastry
3 tablespoons To 4T olive oil for filo

1. Preheat oven to 375. Oil a baking tray.

2. Melt butter or heat 1T olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion, and saute for about 5 mins over medium heat.

3. Add broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring for about 5 mor minutes. Add garlic, and saute until the broccoli is just tender <about 5 more minutes>. Remove from heat.

4. Stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and lemon juice. Taste to adjust seasoning.

5. To assemble: Place on sheet of filo on a clean, dry countertop.

Brush the top lightly with oil, then add another sheet. Brush with oil, then add another. Continue until you have a pile of five leaves. Add half the filling, fold in the sides, and gently roll until you have a nice neat little log. Brush the top with more oil, then carefully lift the pastry, and place it on the oiled baking sheet. Repeat this proceedure to make a second roll, and place it next to the first one on the tray.

6. Bake 25-30 mins, until golden and exquisitely crisp. Cut with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion. Serve hot or at room temperature.

From the New Moosewood Cookbook Shared by Lisa Greenwood Submitted By LISA GREENWOOD On 01-22-95

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