Pastel de Vegetais

Pastel de Vegetais is a delightful Brazilian snack featuring a crispy pastry filled with a savory mix of vegetables. This vegetarian treat is perfect for a light meal or as a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Warm water - 120 ml
• Vegetable oil - 30 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and vegetable oil, knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the chopped spinach and grated carrot to the skillet, cooking until the spinach is wilted and the carrot is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and black pepper.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 2mm thick. Cut into circles of about 10 cm in diameter.
5. Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. In a deep pan, heat enough olive oil for frying over medium-high heat. Fry the pastéis in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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