Puff Pastry Rolls with Lentil, Carrot and Cumin Filling
Golden puff pastry rolls encase a filling of lentils, carrot, and cumin for a hearty vegetarian appetiser. Crisp, savoury, and warmly spiced, they’re easy to prepare, delicious hot or cold, and perfect for gatherings, parties, or family snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry 320g
- 150 g cooked green or brown lentils drained well
- 1 Carrot medium grated
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 egg beaten (for glazing)
- Sea Salt
- Black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Line a tray with parchment.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Cook until onion is soft and fragrant. Stir in grated carrot, lentils, and tomato purée. Season well and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until mixture is thick and cohesive. Allow to cool.
- Unroll puff pastry and cut lengthways into two strips. Divide the lentil mixture along the centre of each strip. Fold over pastry, seal edges with a fork, and brush with egg. Slice into 12 rolls and arrange on tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
Notes
Green or brown lentils are best because they hold shape. Red lentils tend to collapse, giving a mushier filling. Drain cooked lentils very well to avoid soggy pastry.
Carrot adds natural sweetness and helps bind the filling. Grating it finely makes sure it cooks quickly and evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3.3gFat: 6.2gSaturated Fat: 2.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.1gVitamin A: 720IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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