Description
This Vegan Caramelised Onion and Spinach Puff Pastry recipe features a flavorful filling of sweet caramelised onions, garlicky spinach, and cheesy nutritional yeast, all wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfectly spiced with thyme, chili flakes, nutmeg, and a hint of maple syrup, these pastries make a deliciously satisfying vegan snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-7 cups chopped spinach
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 – 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt, to taste
- Chili 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)
Pastry and Glaze
- 1 sheet of pre-rolled puff pastry
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for glaze)
Instructions
- Caramelise the Onions: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over low-medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown and caramelised, ensuring they don’t burn.
- Add Aromatics: Mix in the grated garlic, chili flakes, and thyme, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Cook the Spinach: Add chopped spinach on top of the onion mixture and cover the pan with a lid. Let the spinach wilt for 6-10 minutes, then continue cooking uncovered to evaporate most of the released water.
- Finish Filling: Remove from heat and stir in the nutritional yeast. Season with salt, nutmeg, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Prepare Pastry: Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lightly flour your work surface and divide the puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares.
- Fill and Seal: Spoon the cooled spinach and onion mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or rectangle, press edges with a floured fork to seal, and create 2-3 small slits on top for steam to escape.
- Chill Pastries: Place the sealed pastries in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help firm the dough.
- Glaze: Mix 1 tbsp olive oil with nutmeg and black pepper, then brush this glaze evenly over the pastries.
- Bake: Bake pastries in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until puffed, golden, and crisp.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle with maple syrup before serving warm. Enjoy your flaky, savory vegan pastries!
Notes
- Use pre-rolled puff pastry for convenience and consistent thickness.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your heat preference.
- The maple syrup drizzle adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savory filling but can be omitted if preferred.
- Ensure the spinach mixture is cool before filling to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- Sealing pastry edges with a fork helps prevent filling leakage during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
