If you are a vegetarian and looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack, then a vegetarian pasty is an excellent option. This traditional British pastry dish is filled with veggies and a blend of spices that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. It is an ideal snack for on-the-go, picnics, or even as a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make vegetarian pasties:
500g of shortcrust pastry
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup of frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
A beaten egg for glazing
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make your vegetarian pasties:
Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes until they become soft.
Add the frozen peas, thyme, rosemary, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir well.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are cooked through.
Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of around 4mm.
Cut out circles of around 20cm in diameter.
Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling onto one half of the pastry circle.
Brush the edge of the pastry with beaten egg.
Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
Repeat until all the pastry and filling is used up.
Place the pasties onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Brush the pasties with beaten egg.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of vegetarian pasties:
Calories: 300
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 300mg
Conclusion
Making vegetarian pasties is simple and easy. You can make a batch of them and store them in the fridge for a quick snack or lunch on-the-go. With the right blend of vegetables and spices, you can create a delicious and healthy snack that is perfect for any time of the day. So why not give it a try and enjoy the tasty and nutritious vegetarian pasties!
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