Description
A flaky, golden phyllo pastry filled with roasted vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and flavorful cheeses, this Savory Veggie Strudel is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect as an appetizer, side, or light vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
6 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, defrosted and at room temperature
Roasted vegetables, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces (enough to cover a 14×18-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
For Dipping Sauce:
Roasted red peppers
Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out one sheet of phyllo pastry and lightly spray it with olive oil. Sprinkle with granulated garlic, Italian seasoning, and a light layer of Pecorino or Parmesan.
- Repeat layering with the remaining phyllo sheets, seasoning and sprinkling cheese on each layer.
- Spread roasted vegetables evenly across the top sheet, leaving a border around the edges.
- Scatter mozzarella cubes and crumble your choice of blue, fontina, goat, or feta cheese over the veggies.
- Carefully roll the pastry into a strudel shape, tucking in the ends to seal it. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- While baking, blend roasted red peppers with a little marinara sauce to make the dipping sauce.
- Let the strudel cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.
Notes
Cover unused phyllo sheets with a slightly damp towel to prevent drying out.
Assemble the strudel a few hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Use seasonal vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, or carrots.
For added protein, mix in lentils, chickpeas, or crumbled tofu.
Make it vegan by using dairy-free cheeses and olive oil spray.
Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes for a crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
