Phyllo Triangles Sun Dried Tomatoes Caramelized Leeks And Goat Cheese
These are lovely with wine and fruit, or as a starter to your dinner party.
Steps
Heat the 3 t oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the tomatoes and shallots sauteing until shallots are soft , around 6 minutes.
Add the water , vinegar , and sugar.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes , stirring twice.
Remove from heat and stir in mint.
In another large skillet melt the 4 t butter over medium heat.
Add the leeks and saute until golden , around 8 minutes.
Remove from heat , and stir in goat cheese and thyme.
Lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper , white if you prefer.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly grease two cookie sheets and set aside.
Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface , brush with butter and top with another sheet.
Cut into five 3x14 inch strips.
Place 1 / 2 t of goat cheese mixture at the base of 1 strip , repeat with the other top each with 1 t of the sun-dried tomato mixture.
Fold 1 corner over the filling , and continue , folding down the strip like a flag , forming a triangle.
Place on prepared cookie sheet.
Repeat.
Ingredients
oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, shallots, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, of fresh mint, butter, leeks, fresh goat cheese, fresh thyme, phyllo dough
