Gougères Végétaliennes

Gougères Végétaliennes are delightful, airy puff pastries that bring a vegan twist to the classic French dish. Perfect for a light breakfast, these savory bites are filled with a blend of nutritional yeast and herbs for a flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Water - 120 milliliters
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Aquafaba (chickpea brine) - 60 milliliters

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, combine the water and olive oil, bringing it to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly stir in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper until a dough forms.
4. Let the dough cool for a few minutes, then add the aquafaba and nutritional yeast, mixing until smooth and well combined.
5. Spoon or pipe small mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.12 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from nutritional yeast and chickpeas.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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