Pumpkin Phyllo Triangles Holiday (Printer-Friendly Version)

Flaky phyllo triangles with almond ricotta and pumpkin blend, ideal for festive entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 3½ oz almond flakes soaked in boiling water
02 - 14 oz cubed pumpkin or butternut squash
03 - 1 small red onion, sliced
04 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
05 - 8 sprigs fresh thyme
06 - Chili flakes, to taste
07 - Fine sea salt, to taste
08 - 1 tsp sugar
09 - 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 - Lemon juice, amount to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Pastry & Assembly

12 - 1 pack vegan phyllo sheets, defrosted (~9½ oz)
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
14 - ¼ cup fine breadcrumbs
15 - 1 tbsp plant-based milk
16 - 1 tsp maple syrup
17 - 1 tsp olive oil (for vegan egg wash)
18 - White sesame seeds for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Soak almond flakes in boiling water for 15 minutes until soft. Blend with lemon juice and salt until smooth, then drain excess moisture.
02 - Preheat oven to 390°F. Toss pumpkin cubes and sliced onion with olive oil and salt. Spread on baking tray and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway. Season onions with salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar; continue baking for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
03 - In a bowl, mash roasted pumpkin. Add caramelized onion, almond ricotta, garlic, thyme, chili flakes, pepper, and adjust salt. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Cut phyllo sheets into segments. Brush each layer with olive oil, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, place filling at base, and fold into triangles, sealing edges with olive oil.
05 - Arrange triangles on lined baking tray. Brush with vegan egg wash (plant milk, maple syrup, olive oil) and sprinkle sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Cover phyllo sheets with damp towels during assembly to prevent drying and cracking.
02 - For best texture, ensure filling is not too wet to avoid soggy pastry.
03 - Brush phyllo sheets generously with olive oil to achieve golden, crispy results.
04 - Halfway through baking, rotate the tray for even browning.

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