Description

This is a delicious puff pastry strudel filled with cheese and vegetables. It’s the perfect appetizer, party food or snack.

Ingredients

• 1/3 broccoli head (5.3 oz.), cut into very small florets
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 7 oz. cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 T. oil, for frying, divided
• 1/2 to 1 t. Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 c. grated Mozzarella cheese, low-moisture (3.5 oz.)
• 1 sheet puff pastry 8.5 oz. (all butter puff pastry if possible)
• 1 egg
• 1 T. milk

Steps

1. Divide the broccoli into very small florets, cut the bell pepper into small cubes, and mushrooms into slices.
2. Heat 1 T. oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli and bell pepper in an even layer; don't stir for 1 minute, then cook, stirring from time to time for a few minutes, until the vegetables are soft and browned. Add the herbs and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large chopping board.
3. Add 1 T. oil and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook just like the vegetables. Transfer to the chopping board.