Pumpkin, Leek And Feta Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
    2 tbsp olive oil
    4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
    2 None leeks, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    2 tsp ground coriander
    7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
    6 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
    1 None egg, lightly beaten
    1 tbsp milk
    1 tbsp sesame seeds
    1 tbsp poppy seeds
    None None Tomato chutney or sweet chili sauce, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Lightly grease and line 3 baking pans with parchment paper.
    Toss the pumpkin with oil in a baking dish. Roast for 15-20 mins until tender. Set aside to cool.
    Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute the leek and garlic for 4-5 mins until the leek softens. Stir in the coriander.
    Combine the leek mixture, pumpkin and feta in a large bowl. Season to taste and allow to cool.
    Meanwhile, cut each pastry sheet into four 4-inch rounds, making 24 rounds. Place 2 tbsp of the pumpkin mixture on one side of each round, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Brush the edges with combined egg and milk. Fold the pastry over and press together to seal.
    Decorate the edges using your fingers to form a frill. Brush with the remaining egg and milk. Sprinkle with either sesame or poppy seeds. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling. Arrange on the prepared pans.
    Bake for 15-20 mins or until golden and puffed. Serve the puffs with chutney or sweet chili sauce.

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