Description
This Vegan Caramelised Onion and Spinach Puff Pastry recipe features a deliciously creamy, cheesy spinach and caramelised onion filling wrapped in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfect as a savory snack or light meal, these pastries combine the sweetness of caramelised onions with the earthiness of spinach and the savory depth of nutritional yeast, all enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-7 cups chopped spinach
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 – 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt, to taste
- Chilli flakes, to taste
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (or a pinch)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or a pinch)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Pastry & Glaze
- Sheet of pre-rolled puff pastry
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for glaze)
Instructions
- Caramelise the Onions: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over low to medium heat in a pan. Add the sliced onions and sauté them, stirring frequently to avoid burning, until they turn a deep golden brown and caramelised.
- Add Aromatics: Mix in the grated garlic, chilli flakes, and thyme, cooking for about 1 minute to release their flavors into the onions.
- Cook Spinach: Add the chopped spinach on top of the onion mixture and cover the pan with a lid. Let the spinach wilt for 6 to 10 minutes. Then, uncover and continue cooking until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Finish the Filling: Remove the pan from heat and mix in the nutritional yeast to add a cheesy, savory flavor. Adjust seasoning with salt, and if desired, add the nutmeg and black pepper. Allow the mixture to cool.
- Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lightly flour a clean workspace and divide the pre-rolled puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares.
- Assemble Pastries: Place a generous amount of the spinach and caramelised onion filling on one half of each pastry square. Fold the other half over the filling and seal the edges by pressing with a floured fork. Cut 2-3 small slits on the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Chill Pastries: Refrigerate the assembled pastries for 10 minutes to firm up the pastry.
- Glaze and Season: Combine 1 tbsp olive oil with nutmeg and black pepper, then brush this glaze evenly over the top of each pastry to enhance browning and flavor.
- Bake: Place the pastries on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, optionally drizzle with maple syrup for a subtle sweetness, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- This recipe yields 6 individual pastries—perfect as appetizers or a light meal.
- The maple syrup drizzle is optional but adds a pleasant touch of sweetness that balances the savory filling.
- Make sure to seal the pastry edges well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- If puff pastry is not pre-rolled, roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness before cutting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to preserve crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
