Leafy Green Strudel

Name: Leafy Green Strudel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 4 cups kale, trimmed and roughly chopped; 4 cups collard greens, trimmed and roughly chopped; 4 cups swiss chard, trimmed and roughly chopped (if not all available, use all of one or two or a mixture of spinach,oriental or regular bok choy, al); 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Submitted by Derf2440

"So good! Use any combination of greens you wish. Looks great and tastes great for a brunch table. From the local newspaper."

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photo by Bergy

Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
4 cups kale, trimmed and roughly chopped
4 cups collard greens, trimmed and roughly chopped
4 cups swiss chard, trimmed and roughly chopped (if not all available, use all of one or two or a mixture of spinach,oriental or regular bok choy, al)
¹⁄₂ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon coarse salt

directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large, nonstick,frypan over medium high heat, heat oil.
Add onion and garlic; saute until softened.
Add zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and mustard seeds; cook one minute.
Stir in leafy greens; cover and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in pecans.
Roll pastry to 12 x 9 inch rectangle, spread leafy green mixture along centre.
Along one length of pastry, make diagonal cuts almost to filling, 1 inch apart; repeat on other side.
Alternating strips, fold over filling to form braid, brushing with egg to secure.
Brush entire top of strudel with egg; sprinkle with salt.
Transfer strudel to parchment lined baking sheet; bake in a 450°F oven until pastry is golden, about 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly.

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Reviews

I don't want to rate this because I didn't taste it, but the guests that did found this bitter. The puff pastry was difficult to work with, in order to work with it easily, spray a wax paper with cooking spray so it doesn't stick and try to keep it cold until you create the braid. I also had trouble with my measurements of greens, I wasn't calculating properly, and used only kale and collard greens. I would recommend trying spinach and kale, perhaps that would reduce the bitterness. Thanks for sharing anyway, Derf.

Demandy
Just look at the appearance of this strudel it is wonderful. I wish I could say I made it but it was Derf that made it as a part of a fabulous luncheon that I had with her, When you cut into it and look at the texture of the Swiss Chard it is wonderful..Great recipe for a meatless meal - this recipe can be a meal by itself or serve with a bit of rice on the side and a nice green salad . Thanks Derf for your cullinary skills and this wonderful recipe

Bergy

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