Roasted cauliflower and hazelnut cheese pies
Dec 28, 2011 1:00pm- 30 mins preparation
- 40 mins cooking
- Serves 4
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Ingredients
Roasted cauliflower and hazelnut cheese pies
- 1 small cauliflower, separated into florets, thinly sliced
- 2 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup (45g) roasted hazelnuts, skins removed
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, plus 1 teaspoon extra
- 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
- 80 gram thinly sliced mature cheddar cheese
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Method
Roasted cauliflower and hazelnut cheese pies
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1Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine cauliflower, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cumin in a bowl. Toss to coat and season to taste. Spread on baking tray and roast for 5 minutes, toss, then cook for another 5-6 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.
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2Meanwhile, combine hazelnuts and garlic in a food processor. With machine running, add remaining oil, until mixture is finely chopped. Add thyme and season to taste. Pulse briefly to combine.
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3Cut eight 12cm circles from pastry sheets. Lay four on prepared trays. Spread 3 teaspoons of hazelnut mixture on each round, leaving a 1cm border. Top with cauliflower and cheese. Sprinkle with extra thyme.
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4Combine egg yolk in a bowl with 2 teaspoons water and whisk to combine. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash. Top with remaining pastry circles and press edges with a fork. Brush tops with egg wash and chill for 30 minutes. Bake pies for 30 minutes, until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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