Pâté de Pâques Végétal

Pâté de Pâques Végétal is a delightful vegetarian twist on a classic French dish, featuring a flaky pastry filled with a rich mixture of seasonal vegetables and herbs. Perfect for a leisurely breakfast, this dish combines textures and flavors that will transport you to a quaint café in France.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 250 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams, chopped
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, finely diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Egg - 1 (for egg wash)
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, fresh or dried
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
3. Add diced mushrooms and grated carrot to the skillet, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. In a bowl, mix the cooled vegetable mixture with cream cheese and chopped parsley until well combined.
6. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 3mm thick, and cut into two rectangles (about 15cm x 20cm).
7. Place half of the vegetable mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving a border around the edges.
8. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
9. Beat the egg and brush the mixture over the top of each pastry for a golden finish.
10. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from cream cheese and eggs.

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