Asparagus Strudel

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==Ingredients==
* 2 large onions, finely chopped
* ¼ lbs + 2 tbsp butter or vegan margarine
* 1⅓ cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
* 8 phyllo pastry sheets
* 1½ lbs trimmed asparagus, washed, chopped and cooked until tender
* ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
=== Garnish ===
* parsley sprigs
* lemon slices
* asparagus tips
=== Vegan yogurt and herb dressing ===
* ½ cup vegan yogurt
* salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* 2 tbsp chopped mint
==Directions==
# Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
# Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter or vegan margarine for 10 minutes, until soft but not browned.
# In another pan, heat 4 tablespoons of the butter or vegan margarine and saute the crumbs until crisp.
# Melt the remaining butter or vegan margarine in a small saucepan.
# Spread one phyllo pastry sheet out on a large board and brush with butter or margarine.
# Put another pastry sheet on top and brush with more butter or margarine.
# Repeat until all sheets have been used.
# Spread the onions evenly on top of the pastry, keeping the edges clear.
# Put the asparagus over the top of the onions and sprinkle with three-quarters of the crumbs and the parsley.
# Fold over 2 inches all around the pastry, then fold the long edges over to make a roll.
# Place the roll, seam side down, on a baking sheet and bend it around into a horseshoe shape.
# Brush with remaining melted butter or margarine and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.
# Bake for 40 minutes, until golden and crisp.
# Garnish with parsley sprigs, lemon slices and asparagus tips.
# Combine yogurt and herb dressing ingredients, and serve with strudel.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
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