Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 12 ounces), stems finely chopped and leaves coarsely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese (1/2 cup)
  • 4 sheets of phyllo dough, plus more in case of tearing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Method

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
  • Add the fennel, cumin and caraway seeds and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion, garlic and chopped chard stems and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chard leaves, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until softened and any liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  • Let cool, then fold in the goat cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a work surface, butter and stack the four sheets of phyllo dough; butter the top sheet.
  • Spread the chard filling along a long edge, leaving about 1 inch of phyllo at each end.
  • Roll up the phyllo to form a long cylinder, tucking in the ends as you go.
  • Transfer the strudel to the baking sheet, seam side down and brush with butter.
  • Bake for about 35 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes, then cut into 12 pieces and serve.