Easy Lamb and Feta Puffs
A beautifully flavourful orderve or side dish
Makes - 16
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
These delightful lamb and feta puff pastries make the perfect side dish or hor dourves. With a blend of rich flavours with a light, flaky texture, each bite is a sumptuous fusion of tasty fillings and golden, buttery pastry. Ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties!
Tip: Any remaining mince can be stored and used on another occasion. Try tossing through some spaghetti or in an omelette.
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Ingredients
lamb and feta puffs
400g Quality Mark lamb mince
1 tsp oil
1 medium onion
chopped finely
2 garlic cloves
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup tomato puree
2 cups spinach
roughly chopped
100g salt-reduced feta cheese
crumbled
16 cherry tomatoes
halved
1 egg
whisked with 1 Tbsp milk
basil leaves
for garnish
4 puff pastry sheets
Method
for lamb and feta puffs
1
Heat the oil in a frying pan to medium heat. Add the onion and garlic cooking for 2 minutes. Add the mince breaking it up as it cooks until nice and golden.
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2
Stir through the paprika, allspice and cinnamon. Then add the tomato puree and spinach for 3 or 4 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and cool. Crumble in the feta.
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3
Preheat the oven to 180C.
4
Line an oven tray with baking paper. Place the puff pastry onto it and cut into 16 even squares. Score ½ cm around the outside to form the edging.
5
Fill the centre with a dessert spoonful of the mince mixture. Top with a cherry tomato. Brush the outside edges with egg wash.
6
Place into the oven for 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden. Remove and serve on a platter with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
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Nutrition Information per Serving (79g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 1 lamb and feta puff only.
Energy
480kJ (115 kcal)
Protein
7.7g
Total Fat
7.1g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Carbs
4.7g
Dietary Fibre
0.9g
Sodium
140mg
Iron
0.7mg
Zinc
1.0mg
Vitamin B12
0.5µg
