Low-Carb Vegetarian “Meat” Hand Pies
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How to Make It
Step 1
Add the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt to a food processor. Pulse until combined. Add the cold butter and cream cheese, and pulse again until the mixture crumbles.
Step 2
Whisk one egg, and add ¾ of it to the food processor, reserving the remaining for later. Pulse just until the dough comes together. Scrape the dough out of the food processor and transfer it onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
Step 3
Wrap the dough and press to flatten it. Gently shape it into a square. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
Step 4
Add the ground flax seeds and warm water to a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
Step 5
Meanwhile, add the tofu, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and carrot to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture has a “ground” consistency. Add the flax mixture and pulse again to combine.
Step 6
Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the “ground” mixture and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked and has developed a golden color.
Step 7
Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, black pepper, mustard, and paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat and set aside.
Step 8
Preheat your oven to 350F/180C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the dough out of the fridge, and place it between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Working fast, roll out the dough until ¼ inch thick.
Step 9
Use a bowl or a 6-inch cutter to cut 7 circles. Gently remove the remaining dough in between the circles and discard (or save for a different recipe). Place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Step 10
Take the dough circles out of the fridge, and place them on the counter to start assembling. Add 1-2 tbsp of the “meat” mixture on one half of the dough.
Step 11
Fold the dough over the filling, and use a fork to secure the edges. Repeat with the remaining 4. If the dough cracks at any point, place it in the fridge or freezer for a couple of minutes.
Step 12
Carefully transfer the unbaked hand pies onto the baking sheet. Brush their surface with the remaining egg from earlier. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
Step 13
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve them warm with your choice of Keto dip or salsa.
Ingredients
- Coconut flour 3 tbsp
- Baking powder 0.25 tsp
- Butter 3 tbsp
- Raw egg 1 medium