Cornish Pasties 

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These are excellent served hot or cold. Ideal for packed lunches.

Ingredients:

300 g potatoes (3 medium), finely chopped

150 g carrots (2 small), finely chopped

150 g turnip (1 medium), finely chopped

150 g onion (1 large), finely chopped

300 g lean topside mince

1 tsp 'Lite' or table salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp fresh marjoram, thyme, parsley

3 cup Low Fat Fibre Pastry recipe (375g)

Directions:

Pre-prepare 3 cups of Low Fat Fibre Pastry.

Mix prepared potato, carrot, turnip and onion with mince, salt, pepper and a selection of fresh herbs. This may all be done in a food processor if available.

Roll out Low Fat Fibre Pastry and cut into 12 circles with a 17cm plate.

Place 1/3 cup of filling on each half, moisten outer edge with water, fold over and seal. Cut 2 small slits in each for steam.

Place pasties on baking trays. Bake in moderate oven for about 40 minutes or until brown.

Variations:

Substitute chicken or tinned tuna (without salt) for mince.

Vary the vegetables by substituting cooked rice for potatoes and incorporating celery, mushrooms and capsicum.

Serving suggestions and ganishes not include in recipe analysis.

Author:

Family Health Publications

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Member Comments: (1)

By: sarjau - 2011-10-25