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Savory Pumpkin Strudel with Spice Magic

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This savory pumpkin strudel is a delightful blend of earthy pumpkin and sweet spices, perfect for autumn gatherings. With a crispy crust and creamy filling, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets of puff pastry, fresh, refrigerated
  • 4 stale rolls
  • 1 medium egg
  • 4 medium egg yolks
  • 900 g pumpkin
  • 0.5 tsp poppy seeds
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • a splash of vegetable oil
  • a splash of water
  • 2 onions

Instructions

  1. Halve the pumpkin and remove the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Cut the pumpkin into wedges, wash them, pat them dry, and dice the flesh. (approx. 10 minutes)
  2. Peel the onions, halve them, and chop them finely. Wash the bell peppers, halve them, remove the cores, and cut the pods into fine cubes. (approx. 5 minutes)
  3. Preheat the oven to 220 °C (428 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (approx. 5 minutes)
  4. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large pan. Sauté the onion and pumpkin cubes for about 5 minutes until they are lightly golden brown. (Stir occasionally to avoid burning.)
  5. Add a splash of water to the pan and let the pumpkin simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until soft. (Stir occasionally to prevent burning.)
  6. Meanwhile, soak the rolls in a bowl of water and squeeze them out well. Tear the rolls roughly and mix them in a bowl with the egg yolks and the bell pepper cubes. (approx. 10 minutes)
  7. Once the pumpkin is soft, mix the pumpkin flesh into the roll-pepper mixture. (approx. 5 minutes)
  8. Roll out the puff pastry and spread half of the pumpkin-pepper mixture on each. Roll the dough from one long side and tuck in the ends. (approx. 5 minutes)
  9. Place the pumpkin strudels on the baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the strudels. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. (approx. 5 minutes)
  10. Bake the pumpkin strudels in the preheated oven on the middle rack for about 35 minutes until golden brown. (Watch the strudel to ensure it doesn't get too dark.)
  11. Remove the strudels from the oven, let them cool slightly, cut them into portions, and serve immediately. (approx. 5 minutes)

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overcooking the pumpkin to prevent it from falling apart. Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor, and feel free to experiment with the filling by adjusting the amount of peppers or onions to suit your taste.

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