Savory Pumpkin Filled Mhncha Rolls

One of the special Moroccan desserts you can be served is mhncha. It’s essentially a giant pastry cookie.

This is more like a savory dessert though if you added a honey drizzle over the top it would be a really delicious contrast!

– Olive oil or melted butter – White onion – Pumpkin purée  – Nutmeg – Salt and pepper – Phyllo sheets – Feta cheese

INGREDIENTS

Preheat your oven to 350 ˚F In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 tbsp olive oil, once hot add the diced onion, cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the pumpkin purée, the nutmeg, season to taste, and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Remove the phyllo dough for the packaging. Spread ¼ cup of the filling at the bottom of the sheet on the horizontal side.

Roll the sheets into a log, twist the log into a roll, and place it on a lined baking sheet.

Brush finished rolls with oil, and place the rolls on a baking sheet, and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.

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