Cashew Filled Phyllo Cigars

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This may look hard to make but is an easy appetizer lightly filled with spices and cashews. Serve as an appetizer, accompaniment to a salad or as a replacement for breadsticks.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Pan roast cashews and coriander seed just to release aroma , cool and crush.

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Place in bowl with basil , and garlic salt.

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Whisk oil , butter and egg white together set aside.

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Lay one phyllo sheet short side toward you.

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Brush oil mixture over surface and sprinkle 1 1 / 2 teaspoons over the sheet.

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Fold sheet down toward you , brush oil mixture and sprinkle 1 teaspoon over folded sheet.

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Roll sheet into a cigar shape.

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Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet pan.

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Brush cigar with oil and slice in half on a slight angle.

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Repeat with remaining sheets.

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Bake for 8 minutes till golden brown.

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Ingredients

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coriander seed, cashews, dried basil, garlic salt, curry powder, phyllo pastry sheets, egg white, olive oil, butter