Parmesan Mushroom Bites
Parmesan Mushroom Bites
These are the easiest appetizers to put together and are certain to please whomever gets to enjoy them! These delightful crispy puff pastry bites are filled with a flavorful mushroom, chestnut and parmesan mixture. Serve them at your next party or family gathering and watch them disappear.
Makes approx 48 bites
Ingredients
1 package of Vegan Puff Pastry (2 sheets 17.7 oz)
10 oz Mushrooms chopped (any variety)
5 oz Roasted Chestnuts chopped
1/3 cup (30g) grated Vegan Parmesan
1 cup (120g) Onion finely diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tsp (4g) fresh Thyme chopped
1 Tbsp (15g) strong Mustard (such as English or Dijon)
1 Tbsp (15ml) Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
2 -3 Tbsp (30-45ml) Vegetable or Vegan Beef Broth
Sat & Pepper to taste
Fresh Thyme to garnish
Equipment
Mini muffin pan (24 muffins)
2 inch square cookie cutter or sharp knife
Directions
1. Allow the puff pastry to thaw according to package directions.
2. While the puff pastry thaws start your filling. In a skillet on medium low heat sauté the onions for about 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add in the chopped mushrooms, thyme and garlic cook for a few minutes or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
3. Add in the chopped chestnuts, mustard, vegan worcestershire and broth. Mix well and cook for another 4-6 minutes or until the mushrooms have cooked down.
4. Add in the dairy free parmesan cheese and mix well. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5. While the mixture cools, roll out the thawed pastry. Roll each sheet until it’s about an 8x12” rectangle. Use a 2” square cookie cutter or knife to cut out (24) 2” square pieces. (Make sure to not leave any spaces between squares in order to get the max amount out of the dough).
Use a fork to prick each cut out a few times to help the pastry from rising too much.
6. Place each square into a muffin opening and gently spread the dough down into the tin and up the sides to create a cup shape. Fill each pastry dough cup with about 1 1/2 tsp of the parmesan mushroom filling.
7. Bake at 400 for 15-17 minutes or until the puf pastry is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving with a bit of fresh thyme.
