High Country Munch

Mince and Puff Pasty Snack

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Serves

8

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Make these a little larger than those shown here for a hearty taste of the high country life.

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Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
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Ingredients

  • 200g Quality Mark lamb mince

  • 1 onion

    finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove

    crushed
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

  • 2 Tbsp fruit-style chutney

  • 1 egg

    lightly whisked
  • 2 sheets puff pastry

  • A small handful of mint leaves

    chopped

Method

To Make Filling
1

Preheat oven to 180 °C.

2

Sauté onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until onions are soft and transparent.

3

Remove from heat and cool.

4

In a large bowl mix the minced lamb with mint, breadcrumbs, chutney and half of the beaten egg.

To Assemble
1

Cut each pastry sheet into two even strips and spoon mixture in a neat line down centre of each strip.

2

Bring the sides of the pastry up to the centre and gently pinch together and fold over to seal.

3

Place on baking paper on an oven tray with the sealed side down.

4

Brush with remaining beaten egg and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

To Serve
1

Halve or slice into smaller bite-sized pieces. Serve with a little chutney mixed with a dash of fresh mint.

Nutrition Information per Serving (134g)

Energy
1291kJ (308 kcal)
Protein
17.4g
Total Fat
17g
Saturated Fat
8.6g
Carbohydrate
21.8g
Sodium
248mg
Iron
1.5mg
Zinc
2.8mg
Vitamin B12
1.3µg