Savory Eggplant Pastry Recipe
This delicious savory pastry is a perfect dish for any occasion. Filled with roasted eggplant, feta cheese, and herbs, this pastry is a perfect comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry dough, thawed
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the eggplant rounds on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper and roast them in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are soft and lightly browned.
- While the eggplant is roasting, roll out the puff pastry dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 5-inch squares.
- Brush each square with olive oil and sprinkle with some chopped herbs.
- Mix the roasted eggplant with the crumbled feta cheese and some more chopped herbs.
- Place a heaping spoonful of the eggplant mixture onto each pastry square, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.
- Fold the pastry squares diagonally over the eggplant mixture, pressing the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Place the pastry squares on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove the pastry squares from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Verdict:
This Savory Eggplant Pastry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted eggplant, feta cheese, and fresh herbs makes it a perfect comfort food that everyone will love. The puff pastry crust is light and flaky, giving it the perfect texture to enjoy with the filling.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Savory Eggplant Pastry warm as an appetizer or main course along with a fresh salad. You can also serve it with some tzatziki sauce or hummus for dipping.
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