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mushroom and leek strudel

Recipe by
Andrea M
Vero Beach, FL

This was devised to use up some leeks that were near "end of life" in the veggie bin, but could be done with just about any non-starchy vegetable, even already cooked ones. You can make it in advance, cool on a rack to prevent bottom from getting soggy, and freeze or reheat it.

yield 2 strudels, each making about 8 slices
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mushroom and leek strudel

  • 2
    leeks, white and light green parts quartered and sliced thin
  • 3
    good size cloves of garlic, minced
  • 10 oz
    mushrooms, sliced (i used regular button, but any kind is good)
  • 4
    scallions. trimmed and sliced thin
  • 1
    large shallot, sliced thin
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 box
    pepperidge farm frozen puff pastry
  • 1 tsp
    dried tarragon, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh

How To Make mushroom and leek strudel

  • 1
    Defrost puff pastry at room temperature 20-25 minutes. Do not defrost longer because pastry will stick to itself.
  • 2
    Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil. Open pastry sheets and brush with olive oil.
  • 3
    Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in saute pan over medium high heat until shimmering. Reduce heat to medium
  • 4
    Saute vegetables together until soft.
  • 5
    Add salt and pepper to taste, and tarragon.
  • 6
    Add a pile of vegetable filling to middle section of each sheet of puff pastry. Fold over edges and pinch ends closed. Brush with olive oil.
  • 7
    Bake 350 for 40 minutes, until deep brown and flaky. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting with a serrated knife to serve.

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