Ratatouille Mini Pies
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry dough
- 1 egg to paint
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tomato
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 2 basil leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dried oregano
- pepper
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Procedure
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Chop all the vegetables into very small cubes and reserve them separately. Mince the garlic and finely chop the rosemary and basil.
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Add 2 tbsp. of EVOO to a fry pan, start sautéing the red bell pepper. Once it starts to soften add the onion. When the onion is transparent in color add the eggplant and zucchini, sauté for a few minutes and then add the garlic, sauté for a few more minutes and finally add the tomato, rosemary, and basil. Add a tablespoon of water and cover, cook for 5 minutes over medium- high heat. Uncover and cook a few more minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
Preparation of the mini puff pastry
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Place the first sheet of dough on top of the mold.
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Crack the egg in a small bowl and add a tbsp. of water, whisk together. Brush with egg wash on the edges of each cavity to improve the seal (optional).
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Fill all cavities evenly with filling.
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For a wire mesh finish, cut the second sheet of dough with the trellis roller and carefully pull apart.
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Place the second sheet of dough on top of the first.
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Cut the appetizers using the smooth rolling pin on top of the mold.
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Unmold and place pastries on a sheet tray lined with the Lekue Silicone Baking Mat or a piece of parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash if desired and sprinkle on dried oregano.
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Bake for 15 minutes at 365ºF. Let cool and voila!