Vegetable Strudel
5 C. fresh spinach leaves
2 medium red sweet peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch strips
2 carrots, shredded
1/2 C. sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, sliced (1/2 C.)
1/4 C. oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained well and chopped
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
1 T. snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Dash ground red pepper
Butter-flavor nonstick spray coating
6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
2 T. fine dry bread crumbs
For filling, place the spinach in large colander; set aside. In a large saucepan cook sweet peppers, summer squash, carrots, mushrooms, and green onions in 4 C. boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over spinach to drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Drain well, pressing out excess moisture. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Stir in the dried tomatoes, 2 T. of the Parmesan cheese, the oregano, salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper. Set filling aside. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick coating. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a dry kitchen towel. (Keep remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.) Spray with nonstick coating. Place another sheet on top; spray with nonstick coating. Sprinkle with half of the bread crumbs. Place 2 more sheets of phyllo on top, spraying each with non- stick coating. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Add remaining 2 sheets of phyllo, spraying each with nonstick coating. Spoon filling along 1 long side of phyllo stack about 1-1/2 inches from edges. Fold in the short sides over the filling. Starting from the long side with filling, roll up jelly-roll style. Place strudel, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Spray top with nonstick coating. Using a sharp knife, score into 8 slices, cutting through the top layer only. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the strudel is golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. To serve, cut along scored lines into slices.
Yield: 4 Servings
Calories: 182
Fat: 5g
FIber: 4g