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Mushroom and Chestnut Pies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 350
A delicious savory pie combining earthy mushrooms and sweet chestnuts, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Dairy and oils

  • 25 g butter (or vegan alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon oil (or 2 tsp if vegan)

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion
  • 1 piece fennel bulb
  • 2 sticks celery

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 250 g mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)

Herbs

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or several sprigs of fresh thyme)
  • 180 g peeled, whole chestnuts

Pastry

  • 1 packet puff pastry
  • 1 egg egg (beaten)

Instructions 

  • Heat butter and oil in a pan.
  • Cook chopped onion, fennel, and celery with salt and pepper until soft (~30 min).
  • Add sliced mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 min.
  • Stir in thyme and chopped chestnuts; cook 5 min.
  • Roll out pastry, cut circles, fill with mixture, fold, and brush with egg.
  • Bake at 200°C (392°F) for 15-20 min until golden.

Notes

Chill the pastry before cutting for cleaner edges.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main
Cuisine: European
Keyword: chestnuts, Mushrooms, puff pastry