Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of crispy butternut squash samsa. These golden pastries are filled with a harmonious blend of sweet butternut squash, aromatic spices, and savory onions, creating a delightful treat perfect for sharing. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch that will leave you wanting more. Gather your friends and family to savor these delectable parcels during cozy evenings together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 medium sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add butternut squash and cumin powder; cook until tender (10-15 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares. Place about one tablespoon of filling in the center of each square.
- Fold each square diagonally to form triangles, sealing edges firmly. Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 samsa (75g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg