Mushroom Mince Empanada’s
A delicious snack for the midday munchies
Servings
3 (12 pieces)
Ready In:
40min
Good For:
Snack time
Mushroom mince empanadas with lemon & thyme
A delicious plant-based snack that’s perfect for midday munchies.
MUSHROOM MINCE EMPANADAS
Preheat the oven to 200°C or according to the instructions on your pastry packaging
- Mix the mushroom mince, fresh lemon and thyme together in a bowl and season to taste
- Roll out the puff pastry dough and cut out circles with a 10cm diameter using a round cookie cutter or a small bowl.
- Place a spoonful of the mushroom mince filling onto one half of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, and use a fork to seal the edges.
- Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the dough package, or until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly, and enjoy these delectable Mushroom Mince Empanadas bursting with the fresh flavors of lemon, thyme, and toasted pine nuts!
- Serve with your favourite relish or a plain yoghurt and parsley dip
Ingredients
- 3 sheets of pre-made puff-pastry (makes 12 circles, each with 10cm diameter)
- 300g of Froom™ mushroom mince
- 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped lemon ensuring that any pith is removed
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- Olive oil for brushing