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Savory Mediterranean Pastry
Ingredients:
- 1 8 oz slab of Creta Farms Turkey, diced
- 1 8 oz slab of Creta Farms Hardwood Smoked Ham, diced
(Ask deli counterperson to slice in one slab)
- 8 oz shredded Sharp Provolone Cheese
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 16 oz can of pitted black olives, drained and rough chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, diced
- ¼ C fresh basil, sliced into “ribbons”
- ¼ C fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 Tb Creta Farms Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ C fresh breadcrumbs, lightly pan toasted until golden
- 16 oz frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- ½ melted butter
- 1 C fresh bread crumbs, lightly pan toasted until golden
Preparation
- In large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Add diced vegetable, olives, and garlic.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until liquid cooks out of mushrooms, and vegetables are softened.
- Transfer to bowl, cool for 15 minutes.
- Add diced turkey and ham, shredded cheese, chopped olives and herbs. Fold in beaten eggs and bread crumbs.
- Set aside.
Assembly
- Unfold phyllo and lay flat on damp kitchen towel, cover with another damp towel.
- Place one sheet of phyllo onto third damp towel. Brush phyllo with melted butter and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs. Repeat for a total of 4 layers.
- Spoon filling onto 1/3 of layered phyllo, lengthwise, leaving 1” border on each side.
- Fold short ends in and roll pastry tightly. Transfer to baking sheet, seam side down.
- Brush all surfaces of pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle top of pastry with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes until crisp and golden. Allow to cool and slice into either entrée or side dish serving size.
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