Name: Pastel de palmito Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 sheets of puff pastry; 1 can (14 oz) of heart of palm, drained and chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg, beaten (for brushing the pastries)

Pastel de palmito Recipe

Michelle Bolden Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Pastel de palmito

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 sheets of puff pastry
1 can (14 oz) of heart of palm, drained and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten (for brushing the pastries)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
Add the chopped heart of palm to the pan and cook for a few minutes, until heated through.
Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into squares or circles, about 5 inches in size.
Place a spoonful of the heart of palm mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Fold the pastry over the filling, forming a triangle or half-moon shape. Press the edges together to seal.
Brush the pastries with the beaten egg to give them a golden crust.
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!