Pastel de Palmito

Pastel de Palmito is a delicious Brazilian snack featuring a crispy pastry filled with savory hearts of palm and seasonings. This vegan version maintains the authentic flavor while being completely plant-based, making it a perfect bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Hearts of palm - 1 cup, chopped
• Onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green bell pepper - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Oil for frying - as needed

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Knead until you form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped hearts of palm, nutritional yeast, black pepper, paprika, and cilantro to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles or squares, depending on your preference.
5. Place a tablespoon of the hearts of palm filling onto the center of each dough piece. Fold over and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the pastel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve hot and enjoy your Pastel de Palmito!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber which aids digestion.
• Low in cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.

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