Description
Delicious vegan caramelised onion and spinach puff pastry featuring a creamy, cheesy filling made with nutritional yeast, fragrant thyme, and a hint of maple syrup, all wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. This easy-to-make savory treat is perfect for a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-7 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 – 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt, to taste
- Chilli flakes, to taste
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (or a pinch)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or a pinch)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Puff Pastry & Glaze
- Sheet of puff pastry (pre-rolled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for glaze)
Instructions
- Caramelise the Onions: In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low-medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté, stirring frequently, until they become soft and caramelised, preventing them from burning.
- Add Garlic, Chilli, and Thyme: Mix in the grated garlic, chilli flakes, and thyme into the caramelised onions. Cook everything together for about 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Cook the Spinach: Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cover with a lid. Let the spinach cook for 6-10 minutes until wilted, then continue cooking uncovered until most of the water has evaporated.
- Mix Nutritional Yeast and Seasonings: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the nutritional yeast, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt to taste. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lightly flour your clean workspace. Divide the pre-rolled puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares.
- Fill and Fold Pastries: Spoon the cooled spinach and caramelised onion mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold over the opposite side and seal the edges by pressing with a floured fork. Cut 2-3 slits on top of each pastry for steam to escape.
- Chill Pastries: Refrigerate the prepared pastries for 10 minutes to help them firm up and maintain their shape during baking.
- Glaze and Season: Combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil with nutmeg and black pepper to make a glaze. Brush this mixture lightly over the tops of the pastries.
- Bake: Place the pastries on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve: Optionally, drizzle each puff pastry with maple syrup before serving. Enjoy the pastries warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, savory flavor making this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust chilli flakes according to your heat preference.
- You can substitute maple syrup drizzle with agave or honey if not strictly vegan.
- Ensure the spinach mixture is cooled before filling the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Use pre-rolled puff pastry for ease and to save time.
- Chilled pastries before baking help them rise better and maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
