Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese
Flaky pastries filled with sautéed vegetables and melted cheese, finished with a sweet guava paste drizzle for a classic Puerto Rican flavor. This puerto rican-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 38 minutes pairs sheet (14 oz), thawed puff pastry, olive oil, medium, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (14 oz), thawed puff pastry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1, diced green bell pepper
- 1, diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp, softened guava paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in diced zucchini and cook for 5 more minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and cool.
- Step 3: Roll out puff pastry sheet, cut into 8 equal squares, and place a spoonful of vegetable mixture and 1 teaspoon of guava paste in the center of each square. Fold pastry over to form triangles, seal edges with a fork, and brush with water.
- Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed, then cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese take to make?
Total time is about 38 minutes (20 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Vegetable Pastelitos with Guava and Cheese vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
