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Thursday 15 October 2015

Tuna Phyllo Pastry Pies



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Tuna Phyllo Pastry Pies (Makes 6)



2 T      Oil
1          Onion, chopped
1 t        Cumin Seeds, crushed
½ t     Coriander Seeds, crushed
1          Red Chilli, dried
1 t        Garlic
½        Spinach, bunch / 2 handfuls
2 cans  Tuna, drained
1 can    Tomato Paste 70g
1 t        Salt
Black Pepper - to taste

Oil (to brush pastry)
250g   Phyllo Pastry (Store Bought)
            
  • Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius.        
  • Fry Oil, Onion, Cumin, Coriander and Red Chilli in a pan on Medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add Garlic, Spinach, Tuna, Tomato Paste, Salt, Pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Open up the Phyllo Pastry.
  • Cut into 4 equal squares.

Base: Oil 4 Phyllo pastry squares, place into each muffin pan hole.
Filling: Add 2 tablespoons of the tuna filling per pie.
Lid: Cut and Oil the leftover Pastry. Place on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Serve with a Green Salad on the side.

Lotsa Love C