Savory Pumpkin Strudel with Feta and Herbs
A golden, flaky strudel filled with roasted pumpkin, crumbled feta, and fragrant herbs, topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds. A comforting and elegant dish perfect for autumn.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing and brushing)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced pumpkin with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and nutmeg if using. Roast for 20–25 minutes until just tender. Let cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Arrange the roasted pumpkin evenly in the center.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the pumpkin.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges with beaten egg. Place seam-side down on the tray.
- Brush the strudel with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute butternut squash for pumpkin.
- Add caramelized onions or spinach for extra depth of flavor.
- Best served warm but also tasty at room temperature.
- Pairs well with a side salad or soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin strudel, savory strudel, puff pastry, feta and pumpkin, vegetarian autumn dish