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WHAT'S IN SEASON IN DECEMBER?
Give these delicious in-season vegies and fruits a go! VEGIESTasmanian: Alfalfa Sprouts, Asian Greens, Beans, Beanshoots, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Leek, Lettuce and Loose Salad Leaves, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Silverbeet, Spinach, Spring Onions, Tomatoes. Other Australian: Asparagus, Beetroot, Brussel Sprouts, Eggplant, Endive, Radishes, Snowpeas, Squash, Sweetcorn, Witlof, Zucchini. FRUITTasmanian: Apples, Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Passionfruit, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries. Other Australian: Avacados, Figs, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Mangoes, Melons (Honeydew Melon, Rockmelon, Watermelon), Oranges, Papaya, Pineapple, Pmegranate, Starfruit. This information has been compiled with the assistance of the Eat Well Tasmania program. Please note that there may be some variation based on local market availability. For further information about Eat Well Tasmania visit: www.eatwelltas.org.au
Feta and Vegetable Filo Rolls Makes 30
Ingredients * 2 cups mixed vegetables, cut into 0.5cm cubes (carrot, sweet potato, red capsicum, pumpkin)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 150g Australian feta cheese, crumbled * 100g Australian ricotta cheese, crumbled
* 3 spring onions, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* freshly ground pepper to taste
* 15 sheets filo pastry
* 30g Australian butter, melted
* green salad, for serving
Method Place vegetables in a baking tray and toss lightly with oil. Bake at 200C for 20 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Cool.
Combine the roasted vegetables, cheese, spring onions, basil, egg and pepper in a bowl.
Cut filo sheets in half crossways. Lightly brush each filo sheet with butter and fold in half again. Place one tablespoon of vegetable mixture 2cm from the top edge of pastry. Fold in the sides of pastry and roll up to enclose filling.
Place filo rolls on a non-stick baking tray and lightly brush with butter. Bake at 200C for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold with salad.
Tip: Serve with your favourite chutney or relish.
Please note that there may be some variation based on local market availability.
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