Crispy Cajun-Inspired Hand Pies
Crispy Cajun-Inspired Hand Pies
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, large, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 can cannellini beans, 15 oz, rinsed & drained
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Hand Pies
- 1 package puff pastry, 14 oz, thawed
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 1 tablespoon plant milk, for egg wash
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the 1 (14.5 oz) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can of rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to distribute the seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the filling has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
While the filling is simmering, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal squares.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Spoon the prepared Cajun-inspired filling onto one half of each puff pastry square.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Sprinkle each filled pastry half with 1/2 cup of vegan cheddar cheese shreds, dividing evenly among the 6 squares.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling to create a triangular shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges of each hand pie, sealing them tightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Transfer the assembled hand pies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Brush the tops of the hand pies with 1 tablespoon of plant milk to help them brown.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Bake the hand pies in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 13
Garnish the baked hand pies with fresh parsley and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Cajun-Inspired Hand Pies
For the Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, large, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, undrained
- 1 can cannellini beans, 15 oz, rinsed & drained
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Hand Pies
- 1 package puff pastry, 14 oz, thawed
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 1 tablespoon plant milk, for egg wash
- as needed fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or deep skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the 1 (14.5 oz) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 1 (15 oz) can of rinsed and drained cannellini beans, and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to distribute the seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the filling has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
While the filling is simmering, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal squares.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Spoon the prepared Cajun-inspired filling onto one half of each puff pastry square.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Sprinkle each filled pastry half with 1/2 cup of vegan cheddar cheese shreds, dividing evenly among the 6 squares.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling to create a triangular shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges of each hand pie, sealing them tightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Transfer the assembled hand pies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Brush the tops of the hand pies with 1 tablespoon of plant milk to help them brown.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Bake the hand pies in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 13
Garnish the baked hand pies with fresh parsley and serve warm.
⏱️ 1 min