Description
This Savory Veggie Strudel is a flaky, golden phyllo pastry filled with roasted vegetables, melty mozzarella, and a mix of flavorful cheeses. Seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, it’s baked until crisp and served with a roasted red pepper and marinara dipping sauce. A perfect vegetarian appetizer, side, or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, defrosted and at room temperature
- Roasted veggies, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces (enough to cover a 14x18-inch sheet of phyllo)
- Fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes (enough to spread over veggies)
- Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling on each layer
- Additional small amount of cheese for crumbling (blue, fontina, goat, or feta)
- Olive oil spray
- Granulated garlic, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Roasted red peppers
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry and lightly spray with olive oil. Sprinkle with granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and a light layer of Pecorino or Parmesan.
- Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets, layering each with seasoning and cheese.
- Spread roasted vegetables evenly over the top phyllo sheet, leaving a border around the edges.
- Scatter fresh mozzarella cubes and crumble additional cheese (blue, fontina, goat, or feta) over the veggies.
- Carefully roll the pastry into a strudel shape, tucking in the ends to seal.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and spray the outside lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Meanwhile, blend roasted red peppers with a little marinara sauce to make the dipping sauce.
- Allow the strudel to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a colorful variety of vegetables like zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, carrots, or eggplant for flavor and presentation.
- Work quickly with phyllo to prevent drying—cover unused sheets with a damp towel while assembling.
- Substitute cheeses based on preference or what you have on hand.
- Pairs well with a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg