Broccoli Strudel Recipe

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Preheat oven to 375.
3. Oil a baking tray.
4. 2.
5. Heat butter or possibly heat 1T extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet.
6. Add in onion, and saute/fry for about 5 mins over medium heat.
7. 3.
8. Add in broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring for about 5 mor min.
9. Add in garlic, and saute/fry till the broccoli is just tender (about 5 more min).
10. Remove from heat.
11. 4.
12. Stir in bread crumbs, cheese, and lemon juice.
13. Taste to adjust seasoning.
14. 5.
15. To assemble: Place on sheet of filo on a clean, dry countertop.
16. Brush the top lightly with oil, then add in another sheet.
17. Brush with oil, then add in another.
18. Continue till you have a pile of five leaves.
19. Add in half the filling, mix in the sides, and gently roll till you have a nice neat little log.
20. Brush the top with more oil, then carefully lift the pastry, and place it on the oiled baking sheet.
21. Repeat this proceedure to make a second roll, and place it next to the first one on the tray.
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23. Bake 25-30 mins, till golden brown and exquisitely crisp.
24. Cut with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion.
25. Serve warm or possibly at room temperature.