Artichoke Strudel

Artichoke Strudel

1 400g can artichokes
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup sliced spring onion
1/2 cup chopped red capsicum
1 tsp dry Italian herbs or 1 TBS fresh
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
6 sheets filo
2oz butter

Drain artichokes and cut into quarters, combine with cheeses, egg, onions, capsicum, breadcrumbs and pepper. Mix well.  Lay out one sheet of filo, brush with melted butter, repeat for all sheets.  To save on calories, two sheets may be used at a time, use half the amount of butter.  Spread filling on top, leaving 3 inches on one end and one inch each side.  Begin to roll then turn in the sides.  Brush final edge of pastry with a little water to stick.  Place on baking sheet joint down.  Bake at 200*C for 20 - 25 minutes. Stand for 5  minutes before cutting.