Delight your taste buds with these flaky, golden-brown Vegetable Parcels, a perfect blend of crispy puff pastry and a vibrant, nutrient-packed filling. Bursting with the flavors of sautéed carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers, and tender spinach, these parcels are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper for a deliciously savory bite. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy twist for extra indulgence. Topped with a glossy egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds, these parcels bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal as a vegetarian appetizer, light lunch, or party snack, they’re versatile, easy to make, and irresistibly satisfying. Bake them fresh for any occasion and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dice the carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper into small cubes. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and mix it into the cooled vegetable mixture.
Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares.
Place a generous spoonful of the vegetable mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold the corners of the pastry squares toward the center, pinching the edges to seal and form a parcel.
In a small bowl, beat the egg to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the parcels with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Transfer the parcels to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Let the parcels cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Calories |
4218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 297.7 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.2 g | 471% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 8367 mg | 364% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.6 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1416 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 43% | |
*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.