Mushroom & Leek Strudels
- 1/4 cup bulgur
- 6 tsp. olive oil
- 24 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered (about 8 cups)
- 4 medium-sized leeks, sliced (3 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 24 sheets phyllo dough (about 10 oz.), thawed according to package directions
- 2 tsp. poppy seeds
- To make Filling:
- Put bulgur in medium bowl, and cover with 1 cup boiling water.
- Let soak until most of water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Drain, and press out excess moisture.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp.
- oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add half of mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender and browned.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Add 2 tsp.
- oil to skillet, and repeat with remaining mushrooms.
- Add remaining 2 tsp.
- oil to skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add leeks, and cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Transfer to bowl of mushrooms.
- Add bulgur, green onions, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste to mushroom mixture; toss well.
- Let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 375F (if not making strudels ahead of time).
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
- To make Strudels:
- Unroll phyllo sheets onto clean, dry surface.
- Cover with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel.
- Carefully lift one sheet of phyllo, and place on sheet of wax paper.
- Coat lightly with cooking spray.
- Layer another 5 sheets of phyllo on top, lightly coating each with cooking spray.
- Cut stack in half to make 2 squares.
- Keep phyllo stack covered while assembling individual strudels.
- Place about 2/3 cup filling in center of one phyllo square.
- Bring 4 corners together, then press firmly along seams to seal.
- Lightly coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Place strudel on prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat to make 8 strudels.
- (If doing ahead, tightly cover strudels with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.)
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- To serve, pool Madeira-Mushroom Sauce on plates, and place strudels in centers of sauce.
bulgur, olive oil, cremini mushrooms, leeks, green onions, dill, parsley, lemon juice, phyllo, poppy seeds
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/mushroom-leek-strudels/ (may not work)