Spinach White Bean Pine Nut Strudel Recipe

Spinach White Bean Pine Nut Strudel Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 9 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups or 1 can white beans, drained, rinsed and mashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup chopped pine nuts

Method

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the shallots and garlic, cover and cook until softened, 3 minutes
3. Add the spinach and cook, uncovered, stirring until the spinach is wilted and any liquid is evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes and transfer to a large bowl
4. Add the beans to the spinach mixture
5. Add the lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well
6. Refrigerate to cool completely
7. Preheat the oven to 425°F
8. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
9. Roll out the puff pastry on a flat work surface and sprinkle with about 1/3 of the pine nuts
10. Spread the cooled spinach mixture evenly across the dough and sprinkle with about 1/3 more of the pine nuts
11. Fold the sides in and then roll up
12. Place the strudel on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down
13. Sprinkle the top with the remaining pine nuts, pressing gently with your hand so they stick to the pastry
14. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes
15. Serve immediately

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