Leafy Green Strudel Recipe

Name: Leafy Green Strudel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 4 cups kale, trimmed and roughly chopped; 4 cups collard greens, trimmed and roughly chopped; 4 cups swiss chard, trimmed and roughly chopped (if not all available, use all of one or two or a mixture of spinach,oriental or regular bok choy, al); ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 1 (8 ounce) package puff pastry, thawed; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
4 cups kale, trimmed and roughly chopped
4 cups collard greens, trimmed and roughly chopped
4 cups swiss chard, trimmed and roughly chopped (if not all available, use all of one or two or a mixture of spinach,oriental or regular bok choy, al)
½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon coarse salt

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
In a large, nonstick,frypan over medium high heat, heat oil.
3
Add onion and garlic; saute until softened.
4
Add zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and mustard seeds; cook one minute.
5
Stir in leafy greens; cover and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; stir in pecans.
7
Roll pastry to 12 x 9 inch rectangle, spread leafy green mixture along centre.
8
Along one length of pastry, make diagonal cuts almost to filling, 1 inch apart; repeat on other side.
9
Alternating strips, fold over filling to form braid, brushing with egg to secure.
10
Brush entire top of strudel with egg; sprinkle with salt.
11
Transfer strudel to parchment lined baking sheet; bake in a 450F oven until pastry is golden, about 20 minutes.
12
Let cool slightly.

319

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Carbs

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, smashed, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Leafy Green Strudel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leafy Green Strudel

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Variations & substitutions

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