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PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH BASIL ZUCCHINI AND PINE NUTS

PHYLLO TRIANGLES WITH BASIL ZUCCHINI AND PINE NUTS


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Reference:

Bon Appétit, May 1995

Prep:

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 2 3/4 hr (includes cooling)

Servings:

MAKES 18.

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Ingredients

12
ounces zucchini, trimmed, coarsely grated
1/2
tsp salt
2
tbsp olive oil
3/4
chopped onion
6
tbsp chopped fresh basil
2
tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2
tsp minced garlic
1/4
cup dry white wine
1/3
cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3
cup packed grated Parmesan cheese
6
tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1
egg
6
sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
1/2
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1
egg white, beaten to blend (glaze)
Sesame seeds

Directions

1.
Toss zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain zucchini well; roll in kitchen towel and squeeze dry.
2.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add zucchini; sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in basil, parsley and garlic; add wine. Cover skillet; simmer 3 minutes. Uncover; stir until any liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer zucchini mixture to large bowl and cool. Mix in both cheeses, then pine nuts. Season filling with salt and pepper. Mix in egg.
3.
Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface with 1 short end parallel to edge of work surface (keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel.) Brush phyllo sheet lightly with butter; cut lengthwise into 3 equal strips, each about 4 inches wide. Place 1 generous tablespoon filling at bottom end of 1 strip. Fold 1 corner of phyllo over filling. Repeat folding down length of strip as for flag, brushing twice with butter and forming triangle. Place pastry on prepared baking sheet; brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic and chill.)
4.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush pastries with egg white. Sprinkle pastries generou
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