Heart-Healthy Cheese Samosa
Meet your new favorite snack: Heart-Healthy Cheese Samosas! This baked, guilt-free twist on the classic fried samosa features a crispy whole wheat crust filled with a nutritious, flavorful blend of low-fat paneer or ricotta cheese, vibrant peas, and grated carrots seasoned with warming spices like garam masala and cumin. Crafted with heart-smart olive oil and baked to golden perfection, these samosas are light yet satisfying, offering all the deliciousness of traditional samosas with a nutritious upgrade. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal as a wholesome appetizer, a savory snack, or a delightful party treat. Pair them with your favorite chutney or yogurt dip for an irresistible, healthy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Low-fat paneer or ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
- 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.33 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the olive oil and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set it aside for 15 minutes.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds until fragrant. Add the peas and grated carrot, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
Add the low-fat paneer or ricotta cheese to the skillet and mix until well combined. Stir in the garam masala, remaining salt, black pepper, and chopped coriander leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Divide the dough into golf-sized balls. Roll each ball out on a floured surface to form a round circle, about 6 inches in diameter. Cut each circle in half to make two semicircles.
Take one semicircle, fold it into a cone shape, and seal along the edge using a little water. Spoon the cheese mixture into the cone, making sure not to overfill it. Seal the top by pinching or folding the edges together. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Arrange the samosas on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush them with a little olive oil to help them brown.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the samosas are golden brown and crisp.
Serve hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 2479 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
