savory cheese & spinach strudel
Excellent for a lunch or light dinner. Tastes good cold as well. Also will double as an appetizer.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 - phyllo dough sheets, defrosted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, either part-skim, whole or non-fat
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach, well washed and shredded
- 1 tablespoon basil, fresh, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- - olive oil for brushing phyllo sheets
How To Make savory cheese & spinach strudel
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Step 1Heat the 1 tbs olive oil in a large saucepan. Add minced garlic and stir. Add shredded spinach and stir until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; set aside until cooled.
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Step 2Toast almonds or pine nuts by placing in a non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat tossing or stirring often until lightly toasted and aromatic. Let cool.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, almonds or pine nuts, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and egg. Add wilted spinach/garlic mixture. Combine well.
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Step 4Prepare phyllo as follows: Lay one sheet of phyllo on flat, dry surface. Brush with olive oil. Place another sheet on top of this and repeat until all sheets are used.
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Step 5Place filling in the center of the phyllo sheets. Fold the short ends inward, then roll up from the long side. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush top of strudel with additional olive oil and sprinkle with about 1 tsp of Pecorino Romano cheese.
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Step 6Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
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Category:
Appetizers
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Diet:
Vegetarian
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