Veggie Puffs

Veggie Puffs are flaky, golden pastries filled with a delicious mix of vegetables, making them a perfect appetizer or snack. They’re easy to make and ideal for any gathering. For more tasty appetizer options, explore my selection of starters.

The total time it will take you to make this recipe is just a little over an hour, during which you can also prepare other similar recipes such as Zucchini Puffs, vegetarian cornish pasties or this vegetable samosa. It's a great way to use up any leftover puff pastry sheets.

This vegetable puff recipe contains a beautifully spiced filling, with tons of Indian spices such as garam masala and turmeric powder. The filling resembles that of a typical Indian samosa. Naturally, you can tweak the filling completely to your liking.

So, forget spending money on vegetable puffs at your local bakery, when you can make them in a matter of minutes in your own kitchen. Not only will you save a lot of money, but you'll enjoy eating them hot and fresh – straight from the oven. It doesn't get any better than that!

Don't worry, you don't have to make the puff pastry yourself. Simple use store-bought puff pastry sheets and add the filling. They are really simple to make, and the end result is identical to that which you'd find in a bakery.

So, what are you waiting for? Make these bakery-style puffs today and share it with your friends. Enjoy!

Are there any other products you like to use in the kitchen when making a puff recipe? Let me know in the comments section below.

What is veg puff?

A vegetable puff is a small pastry snack, with a crispy and golden layer and a delicious vegetable filling. The outer layer of a vegetable puff is usually flaky and golden. The filling is made with a mix of vegetables, herbs, and spices. My puff recipe is made with Indian spices such as turmeric powder, garam masala, fresh ginger, and chili powder.

A vegetable puff recipe is actually very similar to a cornish pasty.

Mind you, I find that sometimes when I order a vegetable puff from the bakery that the filling is quite bland. Often, I also find that the puff doesn't even have so much filling inside, leaving the whole thing too dry.

Therefore, making a puff recipe from scratch is the way to avoid this situation. You can add as much flavor into the filling as you want. Plus, you can add a larger portion of the filling. However, you might have to also get a larger pastry sheet.

Every time I get the veg puff out of the oven, my taste buds go nuts! It's really hard to wait 15 minutes or so for the pastry to be cooked. But believe me, the end result is totally worth the 15 minutes / 20 minutes, depending on the size of your veg puffs.

veggie puffs chips

If you ask for veg puffs, you might not always get what you want.

Some people might confuse veg puffs with a certain type of chips / crisps which are deep fried and sold in a package. Sometimes these chips are made out of potatoes, peas, cheddar cheese, cauliflower, and many more.

So don't confuse these pastry snacks with the chips. These two are very different.

what is veg puff made of?

In short, a veg puff is made out of puff pastry sheets. These sheets are basically composed from thin layers of butter and dough. We are talking about paper-thin sheets, and hundreds of them stacked up in between each other.

When you bake the pastry, the liquid between the layers of butter and dough evaporates, making the layers rise. In addition, the butter essentially melts into the dough, making it nice and crispy.

Besides the pastry sheets, a vegetable puff is also made with a vegetable filling, which is composed of all sorts of vegetables and spices. The filling is placed on top of the pastry, which is then folded over to form the shape you want.

It is important to note, that not all fillings inside a vegetable puff are vegetarian-friendly. It could be the case that some fillings also include hints of minced meat.

The last component of a veg puff is the egg wash, which is brushed on top, prior to putting the vegetable puff inside the oven.

puff pastry recipes

If you love cooking with puff pastry, then tempt yourself with the following recipes:

• chicken and mushroom vol au vents - a delicate and sophisticated starter topped with Parmesan.
• pork, chestnut, and cranberry sausage rolls - a similar puff recipe with sausage. You can easily turn this puff recipe into a vegetable puff recipe by substituting the sausage with pumpkin or butternut squash.

If you've got leftover puff pastry in the freezer and you want to go beyond making this vegetable puff recipe, then check out these other ways in which you can use puff pastry. Try out these other puff recipes below:

• goat's cheese and beetroot tart - fantastic combination of flavors, best topped with rocket salad.
• camembert en croute - one of my favorite starters enjoyed with a glass of red wine.
• Lancashire butter pie - the easiest thing to do is to cover your pie with the pastry to make the pie recipe more filling.

Do you have a favorite vegetable puff recipe? Let me know which type of puff recipe you enjoy the most and share it with me in the comments section below.

is veg puff healthy?

A vegetable puff recipe is made with puff pastry, which includes dough and lots of butter. Hence, there is a considerable amount of carbohydrates as well as fats.

Just consider the fact that a third of puff pastry is made up of fat. So, if you consume the veg puffs in reasonable amounts, there is no reason why a veg puff recipe can't be healthy.

However, I would not recommend this recipe for those following a diet (such as keto) or for those who are trying to slim down in general. Remember, with a keto diet, you'll need to limit your daily intake of carbs to 50 grams, which will be hard if you consume more of these veg puffs.

how many calories are in a veg puff?

If you would like to keep the calorie count low on this vegetable puff recipe, then first things first. Don't include the potatoes in the filling. These are high in carbs and they will not help you keep the calorie count low.

Instead, use either sweet potatoes or add more carrots. Toss in some diced celery. In fact, you can add any type of green vegetable into the filling such as spinach for instance and still keep the calorie count low.

Now, let's imagine that you would want to improvise with a bit of cheese.

If you are thinking about calories, by all means, avoid adding cheese inside the filling. Avoid adding mozzarella or feta. However, if you do decide to add feta, do not add salt as the feta already contains high amounts of salt.

Next, I recommend switching the pastry for a vegan one. This will mean that the pastry won't include butter, which is very fatty. So, start using vegan pastry sheets and cook vegan!

Lastly, avoid pairing the veg puff with a filling side like pasta or rice. Pair this puff recipe with a light salad like this one.

are puff pastries vegan?

No, in most cases puff pastries are not vegan. This is because the pastry is made with lots of butter, which as we know is not vegan.

Especially, keep an eye out for those which are sold at the bakery. I don't recall the bakery ever offering vegan pastries or baking pastries using vegan dough.

However, today there are a lot of ready-made vegan puff / shortcrust pastry varieties available in the store. Only these are suitable for vegans. So, make sure you look for the vegan label and, by all means, avoid all the packages which say "butter."

Only when you substitute the pastry with the vegan puff / shortcrust pastry, and omit the egg from the recipe, will you be able to make this recipe vegan-friendly.

curry puff pastry

As you might have noticed, this recipe has a lot of Indian flavors. This is thanks to the garam masala, coriander leaves, ginger, and ground turmeric power.

If you can't source turmeric, feel free to check out these handy turmeric substitutes. In this case, mild curry powder, or hot curry powder such as madras would be an excellent substitute for this filling.

Add half a teaspoon of the turmeric alternative at a time. Check each time how the flavor develops. If you love using these types of spices, you can also pair this recipe with an Indian dip.

For instance, try pairing it with pakora sauce and get the most out of Indian cuisine. Besides, this homemade Indian dip won't take you too much time to make.

toppings

There are a few ways you can top your veg puff. Here are my favourites:

• sesame seeds - white or black sesame seeds will add a lovely nutty flavor. Especially when roasted or baked in the oven.
• brush the puff pastry with the egg wash for the stunning golden color
• fresh coriander or fresh parsley

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