Ingredients
- Sweet Potato Phyllo Torte
- 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, chopped into 1/2" dice (no need to peel)
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped into 1/2" dice (no need to peel)
- 6 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3-4 sprigs olive oil
- 2-3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1-2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- generous grindings of black pepper
- Pinch pinch of red pepper flakes
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 packets chopped frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry of all moisture
- 1/3 cup dried currants (plumped in 1/3 c. white wine and drained...sip the wine)
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
- Handful handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- approximately 1/2 package phyllo dough (your choice, whole wheat/spelt/regular)
- bowl of olive oil and a pastry brush
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (I use crushed whole wheat seasoned matzoh)
- Pine Nut Cream
- 3/4 cup pine nuts (soaked in 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes and drained)
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- juice of half a lemon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
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