Asparagus Wrapped in Phyllo Recipe

Asparagus Wrapped In Phyllo Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 24 pieces

• 24 asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
• 4 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes, then run the spears under cold water and drain
2. Pat dry and set aside
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F
4. Lightly oil a baking sheet and set aside
5. Spread the phyllo sheets on awork surface and cut them in half lengthwise
6. Cut the phyllo halves crosswise into thirds
7. You should end up with 24 6-inch squares
8. Cover them with a slightly damp clean dish towel to keep them from drying out
9. Working with 1 phyllo square at a time, brush with oil and arrange 1 asparagus spear on the square, about 1 inch from the edge closest to you
10. Sprinkle the asparagus and phyllo with salt and pepper, to taste
11. Brush the edges of the phyllo with a bit more oil, if necessary and fold the short edges up onto the asparagus
12. Tightly roll the asparagus and phyllo into a cigar-shaped packet
13. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet
14. Repeat with the remaining ingredients
15. When all of the rolls are prepared, bake them until browned, 12 to 15 minutes
16. Allow to cool for 2to 3 minutes before serving

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