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Vegetable Strudel

17/11/2023

The vegetable strudel is a vegetarian variation of the classic strudel, generally sweet, typical of Austrian cuisine but also very popular in the northern regions of Italy. To add an Italian touch to the dish, we can include some typical aromatic herbs and cheese to enhance the flavor. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of puff pastry or phyllo dough
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 100 g of fresh spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 100 g of goat cheese or feta
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (basil, thyme, oregano)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds to garnish

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Wash and dice the zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers.
  3. Chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a large pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Add the diced vegetables and sauté until they are tender but still crunchy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toward the end of cooking, add the fresh spinach and let it wilt with the residual heat from the other vegetables.
  6. Deglaze with a pinch of aromatic herbs and remove from the heat to let the mixture cool down.
  7. Roll out the puff pastry or phyllo dough on a floured surface and sprinkle the surface with grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Evenly spread the cooled vegetable mixture on the dough, leaving a free border around.
  9. Add crumbled goat cheese or feta on top of the vegetables.
  10. Roll up the dough starting from the long side, seal the edges and fold the ends under the strudel.
  11. Brush the surface with a bit of oil or a beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds.
  12. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the strudel is golden and crispy.
  13. Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Curiosity

The vegetable strudel is a versatile dish that can easily be adapted based on seasonal vegetables. Moreover, it’s a great way to use up the vegetables you have in the fridge. In some Italian versions of the vegetable strudel, cooked ham or speck is added to give a more intense flavor, but in our vegetarian version, we have opted for goat cheese or feta for a touch of freshness.

Vegetable Strudel