rustic phyllo mushroom and walnut pizza
 
 
A rustic, easy to make - deliciously flaky, and cheesy but very light pizza with shiitake mushrooms and walnuts. Am I missing anything here to make this an excellent dinner? A glass of wine perhaps... or just sharing it with someone special.
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Recipe type: Pizza
Serves: 8 slices
Ingredients
  • 1 - 8 0z. roll athens phyllo dough (2 to a package)
  • 2 tbsp butter/ghee
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms - rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup walnuts - coarsely chopped
  • Two cloves minced garlic
  • spritz butter or melted butter (1/2 cup)
  • ¼ cup spicy chili oil
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley/cilantro
Instructions
  1. Bring phyllo dough to room temperature.
  2. Wrap in plastic wrap and cover with a slightly damp towel to keep from drying out.
  3. In a medium-size skillet, over medium heat add the butter and olive oil and cook the mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the walnuts and garlic and cook for 3 minutes more.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Spray a rectangular cookie pan with spritz butter or cooking spray.
  7. Add one layer of the phyllo dough and add butter (use a brush if using melted butter) on top, starting from the center and working your way out to the edges.
  8. Sprinkle with a little of the cheese.
  9. Repeat with a layer of phyllo, butter, and cheese until you reach the top layer.
  10. Spread the spicy chili oil on the top layer, the mushroom and walnut mixture and add the remaining cheese.
  11. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and cover with foil and return to oven for an additional 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and phyllo is golden on the bottom.
  13. Slice into squares and garnish with parsley or cilantro.
  14. Slice and enjoy!
Recipe by A Wholesome Dish at https://www.awholesomedish.com/rustic-phyllo-mushroom-and-walnut-pizza/