Description
A delicious vegan puff pastry filled with creamy caramelised onions, garlicky spinach, and a cheesy nutritional yeast blend. These golden, flaky pastries are perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, enhanced with warming spices and a touch of maple syrup for a slightly sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Chilli flakes, to taste
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (or a pinch)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or a pinch)
Pastry and Glaze
- 1 sheet puff pastry (pre-rolled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for glaze)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and caramelise onions: In a pan, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low to medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until they are soft and caramelised.
- Add garlic, chilli flakes, and thyme: Mix in the grated garlic, chilli flakes to your taste, and thyme. Cook this combination for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook the spinach: Pile the chopped spinach on top of the onion mixture in the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 6 to 10 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Reduce excess moisture: Continue cooking uncovered to evaporate most of the water released by the spinach.
- Finish the filling: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the nutritional yeast. Season with salt to taste. Let the mixture cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare puff pastry: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lightly flour a clean workspace, then cut the pre-rolled puff pastry sheet into six squares.
- Assemble pastries: Spoon the cooled spinach and onion mixture onto one half of each pastry square. Fold the pastry over to form a triangle or rectangle, then seal the edges using a floured fork. Cut 2-3 slits on top to allow air to escape while baking.
- Chill pastries: Place the sealed pastries in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Glaze and season: Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil with nutmeg and black pepper, then brush this glaze over the top of each pastry.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle with maple syrup for a hint of sweetness and enjoy warm.
Notes
- The combination of caramelised onion and nutritional yeast gives a creamy, cheesy flavor while keeping the recipe vegan.
- Adjust chilli flakes according to your spice preference.
- Ensure the spinach mixture is completely cooled before filling the pastry to prevent sogginess.
- Use a fork dusted with flour to seal the pastry edges to stop sticking.
- Maple syrup drizzle adds a lovely sweet contrast but can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
