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Pumpkin, Basil & Ricotta Strudel Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 garlic cloves .
  • 1/2 c basil leaves, sliced .
  • cooking spray .
  • salt & pepper .
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten .
  • 2 tbsps sesame seeds .
  • 250 g low-fat ricotta cheese .
  • 6 sheets phyllo pastry .
  • 400F g pumpkin, peeled & sliced .
  • 250 g frozen spinach, thawed & drained

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 180c.
  • Step #2 Then in a microwave safe bowl mix pumpkin & garlic & cook on high for 8 mins until tender (or steam it if you like).
  • Step #3 Mash pumpkin/garlic mix, then mix/stir it in with the spinach & ricotta & season this with salt, pepper & basil.
  • Step #4 Allow to cool slightly.
  • Step #5 Spray each sheet of pastry with the cooking spray & lay one on top of the other.
  • Step #6 Spread some filling in the centre of the top sheet.
  • Step #7 Fold in the shorter edges first, then fold the longest side over & carefully roll up.
  • Step #8 Repeat steps 5 & 6 with the others.
  • Step #9 Place on oven tray lined with baking paper & brush on some egg white.
  • Step #10 Sprinkle top with sesame seeds & bake for 35 mins, until they're golden & crisp.
  • Step #11 Serve with your favorite salad.
  • Enjoy the Pumpkin, Basil & Ricotta Strudel recipe

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