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Curried Vegetable Turnovers

A recipe for Curried Vegetable Turnovers! Rounds of puff pastry are filled with a flavorful blend of diced vegetables and baked until golden.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine N/A
Keyword curry, puff pastry, vegetable, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 Turnovers

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots or red onion
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 8 ounces (250 grams) yellow potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch (5 millimeter) dice
  • 1/3 cup (15 grams) diced carrot
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup (85 milliliters) water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound (500 grams) puff pastry preferably all butter, defrosted according to package directions
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk

Instructions

  • In a large wok or skillet, drizzle vegetable oil over medium high heat. Once shimmering, add the garlic and shallots.
  • Cook until just aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in the curry powder and cook until fragrant, another minute.
  • Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Add the water and season with salt, sugar, and black pepper.
  • Stir, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 8-10 minutes.
  • If too dry and beginning to stick to pan, add a little more water. Season if needed and remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (205˚C) and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment. In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out a sheet of puff pastry until it is 1/8 inch thick (3 millimeters). Cut out circles 4-5 inches (10-12 centimeters) wide using a circle cutter or small bowl.
  • Gather and reroll the scraps to cut out another circle or two. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet if there is one.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cooled filling in the center of each circle, leaving 1/2 inch (1.5 centimeter) border around the edges.
  • Brush the edges with the egg wash and fold the pastry over to enclose the filling in a half moon shape. Use a fork to seal the edges and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining circles.
  • Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash and bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.