A delicious recipe for savory hand pies:
Ingredients:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced carrot and celery, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken, frozen peas, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Assemble Hand Pies:
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a knife, cut out circles from the pastry sheets.
- Place a spoonful of the chicken and vegetable filling onto one half of each pastry circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork to secure.
- Bake Hand Pies:
- Place the assembled hand pies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve:
- Remove the hand pies from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy these savory hand pies warm or at room temperature as a delicious snack or meal on the go!
These savory hand pies are versatile and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any time of day!
