1 (14-oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & coarsely sliced
3 c thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
2 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise & seeded
16 (18 x 14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
2 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro
Purses:
1/2 tsp salt, divided
Cooking spray
2 tbsps sliced fresh mint
1 1/2 c plain low-fat yogurt
2 tbsps sliced fresh cilantro
2 tsps olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 c (6 oz) crumbled feta cheese
3 large poblano chiles, seeded & sliced
2 c (1-inch) cubed peeled butternut or kabocha squash
Sauce:
1/2 tsp paprika
Directions
Step #1 To prepare sauce, mix the first 6 ingredients; cover & chill in the fridge.
Step #2 Preheat oven to 375°.
Step #3 To prepare purses, arrange the squash & bell pepper halves in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; coat the vegetables with cooking spray.
Step #4 Sprinkle top evenly with 1/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step #5 Bake at 375° for 40 mins or until squash is tender, stirring after 20 mins.
Step #6 Cool slightly.
Step #7 Thinly slice bell pepper halves, & set aside.
Step #8 Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
Step #9 Cook cumin seeds In a large-ish nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame 1 min or until toasted & fragrant.
Step #10 Add oil to pan; increase heat to medium-high heat.
Step #11 Add leek & poblanos; sauté 8 mins or until leek is tender.