Steamed Vegetable Pasty with Classic British Spices

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A vegetarian British pasty filled with a medley of steamed root vegetables seasoned with traditional spices encased in flaky pastry. This British-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, cold water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 50 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 British cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  2. Step 2: Slowly add 1/3 cup cold water, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, steam 2 diced potatoes, 1 cup diced swede, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1 small diced onion for 10 minutes until tender. Toss with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground white pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough into 8-inch circles. Place 1/3 cup vegetable filling onto half of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Step 5: Fold dough over filling and crimp edges to seal. Brush tops with 1 beaten egg for a golden finish.
  6. Step 6: Place pasties on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 35-40 minutes until pastry is golden and cooked through. Serve warm.

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