
- 0:30 Prep
- 0:30 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Capable cooks
This easy recipe for chorizo and semi-dried tomato pies make them a great choice for hosts short on time.
Ingredients
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1 dried chorizo, chopped
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5 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella
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70g semi-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
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2/3 cup (50g) grated parmesan
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8 sheets fresh filo pastry, halved
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50g unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon poppyseeds
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Salad leaves, to serve
Method
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 200°C and grease 4 holes of a Texas (3/4 cup) muffin pan.
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Step 2Cook the chorizo, stirring, in a non-stick frypan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until crisp. Set aside to cool.
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Step 3Place the egg, mozzarella, tomato, basil and half the parmesan in a bowl and whisk to combine. Season and stir in the cooled chorizo.
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Step 4Brush the filo sheets with some melted butter and place 4 sheets in each muffin hole, allowing plenty to overhang. Divide the filling among the pastry cases, then fold the overhanging pastry over the filling to cover. Brush with the remaining butter and scatter with poppyseeds and remaining 1/3 cup (25g) parmesan. Bake pies for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp. Rest for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove and serve with salad leaves.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
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2269 kj
Energy
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36g
Fat Total
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18g
Saturated Fat
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3g
Fibre
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29g
Protein
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351mg
Cholesterol
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897.41mg
Sodium
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7g
Carbs (sugar)
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24g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Phoebe Wood
- Image credit: Jeremy Simons
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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