Description
These Hearts of Palm Hand Pies are a delightful and savory vegetarian appetizer or snack. Flaky puff pastry encases a flavorful filling of hearts of palm, red bell pepper, onion, and aromatic seasonings, creating a perfect handheld treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz) hearts of palm (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red onion and red bell pepper until slightly softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add hearts of palm: Stir in hearts of palm, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook for a few more minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Prepare pastry: Roll out puff pastry and cut into equal rectangles or circles. Spoon filling onto one half, fold over, and seal edges.
- Bake: Brush with beaten egg, place on baking sheet, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
- You can add feta or cheese to the filling if desired.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free puff pastry and skip the egg wash or use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
