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Asparagus Pepperoni Triangles

Convenient phyllo dough forms the crispy golden crust for the asparagus and turkey pepperoni filling tucked inside these mouthwatering party starters. Our Test Kitchen staff created the cute triangular bites sure to delight guests!

36 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg yolk
1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
4-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Dash pepper
1 cup water
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 green onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons butter, divided
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a
small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil
for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water.
Drain and pat dry.
In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic
in 2 teaspoons butter for 2 minutes or just until tender; add to
ricotta mixture. Stir in asparagus. Melt remaining butter; set
aside.

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Asparagus Pepperoni Triangles (continued)

Directions (continued)

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface with a short end
facing you. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap to
prevent it from drying out.) Spray sheet with butter-flavored spray;
cut into three 14-in. x 3-in. strips. Place a scant tablespoon of
asparagus mixture on lower corner of each strip. Fold dough over
filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle up, then fold triangle
over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until
you come to the end of the strip.
Brush end of dough with butter and press onto triangle to seal. Turn
triangle and brush top with melted butter. Repeat with remaining
phyllo and filling.
Place triangles on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at
375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield:
3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 36 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 71 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 fat.

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.