Vegetable Phyllo Cracker Food

"EVERYTHING" SEASONING PHYLLO CRACKERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut 2 sheets of parchment paper to fit on a baking sheet.
• Place 1 sheet of parchment on a flat work surface. Gently place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on top. Brush lightly with butter right up to the edges, being careful not to tear the sheet. Place another sheet of phyllo on top. Press down to remove any air pockets, and brush with butter. Repeat 3 more times. On the 5th sheet, brush with egg white instead of butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the bagel seasoning.
• Cut the phyllo into 40 squares, or into the shape of your choice, using a pizza cutter. Slide the whole parchment sheet onto the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as they tend to brown quickly. Remove parchment sheet from baking sheet and let cool.
• Repeat process with remaining ingredients. Let cool and serve immediately, or store at room temperature in a sealed container.

PHYLLO CRACKERS

Steps:

• Unwrap phyllo and cover it with clear film and a damp cloth, to prevent it from drying out.
• Put chopped apples in large bowl and mix in the remaining filling ingredients.
• Take one sheet of phyllo at a time and cut into 15x30 cm strips.
• Brush with butter.
• Place a spoonful of the filling at one end and fold in the sides, so the pastry measures 13cm across.
• Brush edges with the melted butter and roll up.
• Pinch the 'frill' tightly at either end of the cracker.
• Brush once again with the butter.
• Place crackers on a baking tray.
• Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 190°C.
• Brush each cracker with melted butter.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
• Let them cool slightly on the tray and then transfer to wire rack to allow to cool completely.
• To make lemon sauce, put all the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently until dissolved, stirring occasionally.
• Pour warm sauce into a sauce boat and serve with the crackers.
• Dust crackers with icing sugar and tie foil ribbon around ends.

VEGETABLE PHYLLO CRACKER

Steps:

• Prepare the filling; In a large pan, fry the sliced onion in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, add the sliced pepper and continue frying for another couple of minutes before adding the sliced mushrooms.
• Stir and fry for 3 minutes, then add the red pepper flakes, wine, and baby spinach leaves. Cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the spinach has wilted and the liquid has reduced away.
• Take pan off heat and leave to cool, then add the basil strips and the cream cheese, season with salt and pepper.
• Lay 1 sheet of phyllo pastry onto a work surface and lightly brush with melted butter. Lay another sheet of phyllo on top and brush again with the butter. Do this with all sheets.
• Place the cooled filling along the centre of the phyllo and bring each long side over to form a roll. Tuck ends in and turn the roll over, so the seam side goes underneath, place onto a baking sheet. Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Place into a preheated oven, 400ºF and bake for 20 minutes, until pastry is brown and crispy.

GARDEN VEGETABLE BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting.
• Chose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

OUR 30+ BEST PHYLLO DOUGH RECIPES (+PHYLLO CUPS WITH FRESH FRUIT)

Steps:

• Mix the vanilla, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
• Use a piping bag to fill the individual phyllo shells.
• Freeze for 10 minutes.
• Top with fresh berries or fruit.

PINEAPPLE TART

Steps:

• Make shell:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. and lightly coat an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim with vegetable-oil cooking spray.
• In a food processor grind graham crackers with sugar to fine crumbs. Working quickly, line tart pan with 1 phyllo sheet, allowing edges to overhang evenly, and with a pastry brush dot phyllo on bottom of tart pan with butter in 4 or 5 places. Sprinkle phyllo in bottom of tart pan evenly with one third crumb mixture and top with another phyllo sheet, arranging it at right angles to first phyllo sheet so overhang is even all around. Dot phyllo with butter and sprinkle with one third crumb mixture in same manner. Repeat layering procedure with remaining 2 phyllo sheets, remaining one third crumb mixture, and butter in same manner, ending with phyllo. Trim phyllo overhang with scissors to 1 inch beyond rim of tart pan and roll toward center, forming a shallow edge just inside tart pan. Brush shell with remaining butter and bake in middle of oven 12 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Cool shell in tart pan on a rack. Shell may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered loosely, in tart pan in a cool dry place.
• Make filling:
• In a heavy 12-inch skillet simmer pineapple, sugars, vanilla seeds, and reserved vanilla pod over moderate heat, carefully turning pineapple occasionally (try to keep slices whole), until most liquid is evaporated and pineapple is slightly translucent (reducing heat as liquid is evaporated), about 25 minutes. Cool mixture slightly and discard vanilla pod.
• Arrange pineapple in overlapping concentric circles in shell and top with any remaining syrup in skillet. Tart may be made 1 day ahead and kept, covered loosely, at room temperature.

SPICED VEGETABLE PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and spice blend until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add peppers, salt, pepper and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add arugula.
• Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly.
• Stir in Baba Gannouj.
• Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface.
• Brush entire sheet lightly with olive oil. Lay second sheet on top. Cut into 4 strips lengthwise.
• Place 1/8th of filling mixture at one end of each strip.
• Fold phyllo over to make a triangle. Continue the triangle fold to the end of the strip.
• Fold remaining strips. Repeat with remaining 2 sheets of phyllo and filling.
• Place triangles on prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with remaining olive oil. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Serve with additional Baba Gannouj.

CHINESE FIRECRACKERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Cook turkey, cabbage, carrot and onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in chili paste.
• Mix wine and cornstarch; stir into turkey mixture.
• Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
• Heat oven to 375 degreesF.
• Cut stack of phyllo sheets crosswise in half. Cover with waxed paper, then with damp towel to prevent them from drying out.
• Place 1 half-sheet of phyllo on flat surface. Brush with small amount of oil. Top with second half-sheet of phyllo.
• Place about 2 tablespoons turkey mixture on short end of phyllo; shape mixture into about 4-inch log.
• Roll up phyllo and turkey mixture.
• Twist phyllo 1 inch from each end to make firecracker shape.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Repeat with remaining phyllo and turkey mixture.
• Brush firecrackers with remaining oil.
• Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
• Serve with sweet-and-sour sauce.

VEGETARIAN PHYLLO PURSES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, toss eggplant, zucchini, garlic, and onion with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast vegetables for about 30 to 40 minutes until tender, being sure to monitor so they don't burn. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
• While the vegetables are in the oven, make the chutney. Heat the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until it begins to shimmer. Add the shallot and saute until it begins to turn translucent, being careful not to burn it. Add the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, mango, and parsley, and allow the liquid to reduce by 2/3. Season with salt and pepper, stir in slurry to thicken and let cook for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Add the garbanzo beans, garlic, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil to a food processor. Pulse to combine and coarsely chop.
• Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a skillet and sear the tofu cubes. Set aside until needed.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• If phyllo was defrosted, make sure it is completely defrosted before handling it. Once removed from package, you will need to cover phyllo with waxed paper and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Working with 1 sheet at a time, lay out a dough sheet on a baking sheet and brush on butter, and lay another sheet on top and brush with butter. Fold in half, brush on butter again and fold in half again so you have a thickness of 8 layers. Spread 1 tablespoon hummus on phyllo and top with 1/4 cup of the roasted vegetable mixture and 1 tablespoon diced tofu. Fold in corners of phyllo dough to the center and brush with egg wash. Repeat to make 4 phyllo purses. Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve hot with mango chutney on the side.