Mini Spiced Pumpkin & Pine Nut Pasties

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 14
Tasty Mini Spiced Pumpkin & Pine Nut Pasties recipe for your next snack or lunchtime meal
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
500 g butternut pumpkin , peeled and finely chopped ( final result should be approx 250g )
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons chopped coriander
25 g soft feta , crumbled
3 sheets puff pastry , thawed
1 egg , beaten with 1 t of water
2 tablespoons pine nuts , chopped
1 cup water
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
212
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
These Mini Spiced Pumpkin & Pine Nut Pasties are a delicious snack or lunchtime meal option that can be enjoyed by anyone. The combination of pumpkin and pine nuts gives the dish a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer for later use. It's perfect for a quick on-the-go meal or as a snack to hold you over until your next meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.
2.Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3.Add onion and garlic, cooking until onions become translucent for around 2-3 minutes.
4.Add butternut pumpkin, cumin, allspice, salt and pepper to taste.
5.Cook until the pumpkin becomes soft and the mixture thickens.
6.Mix in feta cheese, pine nuts and chopped coriander.
7.Cut pastry sheets into quarters and place 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each piece of pastry.
8.Fold pastry over the filling, sealing the edges to form a small pastie.
9.Brush each pastie generously with the egg and water mix.
10.Place pasties onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Mini Spiced Pumpkin & Pine Nut Pasties are a perfect snack or lunchtime meal on-the-go.
They are easy to make and have a lot of flavors.
Pumpkin is high in fiber and low in calories, which can aid in digestion and weight management.
Pine nuts are also a great source of protein, iron, and antioxidants.

CONS

These pasties are made using puff pastry which can be high in calories and fat.
Eating them in excess can lead to weight gain.
They also contain feta cheese, which can be high in sodium.
People with lactose intolerance should avoid consuming feta cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains pumpkin, that is rich in fiber, and other vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, C, and E which help to boost the immune system and promote healthy vision. Pine nuts, which are high in protein, iron, and antioxidants, may help to reduce the risk of heart disease, aid in weight loss, and improve eye and skin health.

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