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Savory Strudel with Herbs, Ricotta, and Vegetables

17/11/2023

I can offer you a lovely recipe for Savory Strudel with Herbs, Ricotta, and Vegetables, inspired by Italian flavors. To make it even more local, you could consider using herbs such as chard or spinach, and mix it with rich sheep’s milk ricotta for a more decisive flavor. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
  • 250 g of sheep’s milk ricotta (you can also use cow’s milk ricotta if you prefer)
  • 200 g of fresh herbs (chard or spinach)
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 small carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • 1 egg (for brushing)
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Start by thoroughly washing the herbs. Then blanch them in lightly salted water for a few minutes. Once cooked, squeeze them well and chop coarsely.

  2. Clean and dice the zucchini and carrot into small cubes. Finely slice the half onion.

  3. In a pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent. Add the diced vegetables and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. The vegetables should become tender but not fall apart. Add the chopped herbs, mix well, and cook for another couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add a pinch of nutmeg. Let the mixture cool down.

  4. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the cooled vegetable mixture.

  5. Pre-heat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

  6. Roll out the puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the ricotta and vegetable filling along the center of the pastry, leaving a free edge on the sides.

  7. Fold the sides of the puff pastry towards the center to close the strudel. Brush the surface with the beaten egg to obtain a nice golden color after baking.

  8. Bake the strudel for about 30 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.

  9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Savory strudel is a tasty variant of the classic sweet strudel and is perfect both as a main dish for a light lunch and as an appetizer at a buffet. The crispy puff pastry on the outside and the soft filling on the inside make it a dish that wins you over at first taste. Enjoy your meal!