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Cumin Pears, Carrot, Tofu and Lentil Strudel

Cumin Pears, Carrot, Tofu and Lentil Strudel
Recipes to make with Pears
Recipe By: 
Australian Pears
australianpears.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
approx 15 mins
Cook Time: 
approx 45 mins
Serves: 
4


Ingredients

  • 200g firm green pears, stem removed and cored
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds, dry roasted and cooled
  • 150g carrots, peeled and grated
  • 150g firm tofu, diced into 1cm pieces
  • 3/4 cup precooked canned lentils, drained
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 6 sheets filo pastry
  • Spray alfa one rice bran oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup plain low fat yoghurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper


Method

  1. Preheat oven 180°C or 160°C fan force
  2. Cut the pear flesh into dices 1cm square pieces and put into bowl - grind the Cumin seeds in the mortar and pestle; sprinkle over the pears and toss to coat well
  3. Combine the carrots, Tofu, lentils and orange zest - mix well
  4. Lay one sheet of pastry on the bench - spray lightly with oil. Top with another sheet and repeat until the pastry is all used
  5. Spoon the carrot mixture down one side of the assembled pastry layers - top with diced pears - sprinkle with ground black pepper; roll and pull in the ends to make a sealed package - lift onto a baking paper lined baking tray. Spray with a light coating of oil and bake until browned and crisp - around 45 minutes
  6. Combine the yoghurt, mint and pepper - serve the sliced strudel hot with the yoghurt and green salad or steamed vegetables of your choice

Links
[1] https://australianpears.com.au