Phyllo Purses with Roasted Squash, Peppers, and Artichokes

Ingredients

• 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained coarsely chopped canned
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
• 2 large bell pepper green halved lengthwise seeded
• 2 cups kabocha squash cubed peeled (1-inch)
• 3 cups leek thinly sliced ( 3 large)
• 1.5 cups yogurt plain low-fat
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
• 16 sheets dough frozen thawed ()
• 3 large poblano pepper seeded chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven
• cutting board

Directions

1. To prepare sauce, combine the first 6 ingredients; cover and chill.
2. Preheat oven to 37
3. To prepare purses, arrange the squash and bell pepper halves in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; coat the vegetables with cooking spray.
4. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring after 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Thinly slice bell pepper halves, and set aside.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 35
7. Cook cumin seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted and fragrant.
8. Add oil to pan; increase heat to medium-high heat.
9. Add leek and poblanos; saut 8 minutes or until leek is tender. Cool slightly.
10. Combine squash, bell peppers, leek mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and artichokes, tossing gently.
11. Place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining dough to prevent drying); lightly coat with cooking spray. Top with another phyllo sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Gently press 2 phyllo sheets together. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups squash mixture into center of phyllo stack; top with 3 tablespoons cheese. Gather 4 corners of phyllo, and crimp and twist to seal, forming a purse. Lightly coat purse with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo, squash mixture, and cheese to form 8 purses.
12. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until phyllo is browned and crisp.
13. Serve with sauce.