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Surprise Pea Bites: Easy and Delicious Appetizer

Delicious and easy Surprise Pea Bites made with fresh peas and puff pastry. Perfect vegetarian appetizer for any occasion.

Surprise Pea Bites: Easy and Delicious Appetizer

Try this easy Surprise Pea Bites recipe for a delicious vegetarian appetizer with fresh peas and puff pastry. Perfect for parties and quick snacks.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
5m
Total time
30m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 50 g fresh green peas shelled
  • 30 g cream cheese softened
  • 10 g unsalted butter softened
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 g fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 piece puff pastry sheet cut into small squares

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (about 390 Fahrenheit).
  2. In a small bowl, mash fresh green peas with cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
  3. Add minced garlic clove and chopped fresh mint leaves to the pea mixture and stir well.
  4. Season the mixture with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper, mix thoroughly.
  5. Place puff pastry squares on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  6. Spoon a small amount of the pea mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
  7. Fold the pastry squares over the filling to form small bites and press edges to seal.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh peas for best flavor but frozen peas can be used if thawed and drained.
  • Chop mint finely to avoid large leaves in the bites.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture.

Serving Suggestions

  • light salad
  • white wine
  • sparkling water

Enjoy these easy and flavorful Surprise Pea Bites warm as a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 9
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.03
  • Saturated Fat (g): 5

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