Garlic-and-Herb Baby Elephant Ears Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Roll 1 pastry sheet into a 13- x 11-inch rectangle. Stir together butter, garlic, and salt. Brush half of butter mixture over pastry. Sprinkle with half of chives and parsley.
  2. Roll up pastry, jellyroll fashion, starting with each short side and ending at middle of pastry sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining pastry sheet, butter mixture, and herbs.
  3. Cut rolls crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Whisk together egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water, and brush evenly over pastries.
  4. Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Note: Basil and oregano or other fresh herb combinations may be substituted for chives and parsley.
  6. Southwestern Baby Elephant Ears: Omit garlic; substitute 1 tablespoon chili powder and 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro for minced herbs.
  7. Parmesan-Pepper Baby Elephant Ears: Omit garlic; substitute 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper for minced herbs.
  8. Baby Elephant Ears Provençale: Substitute 3 tablespoons olive oil for butter. Sauté 3 tablespoons minced onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives, 2 tablespoons chopped dried tomates, and 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley. Substitute olive mixture for mniced herbs.
  9. Mushroom-and-Brie petite Elephant Ears: Omit garlic and minced herbs. Sauté 1 1/3 cups finely chopped shiitake mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Spread over pastry, and proceed as directed. Top each pastry with a 1/2-inch cube of brie in last 3 minutes of baking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 107.38 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.97g 15%
Cholesterol 51.05mg 17%
Sodium 261.03mg 11%
Potassium 31.49mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.14g 1%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Protein 1.76g 4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 12.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 360.46 Kcal (1509 kJ)
Calories from fat 301.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.46g 15%
Cholesterol 171.38mg 17%
Sodium 876.23mg 11%
Potassium 105.7mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.54g 1%
Sugars 0.33g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 1%
Protein 5.91g 4%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 42.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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