Vegan Spinach and Cashew Puffs
Spinach and cashews in puff pastry? Yes, please! These vegan spinach and cashew puffs are everything your snack game needed. Crisp, flaky, and absolutely packed with flavor. They’re like little pockets of magic that make you feel gourmet, even if your kitchen is just a hot mess. Perfect for a party, a picnic, or, let’s be real, just a snack for yourself while binge-watching your latest obsession. These vegan beauties combine wholesome spinach with creamy cashews, making you feel good while munching. Healthy? Check. Delicious? Double check.
Vegan Spinach and Cashew Puffs
These savory vegan spinach and cashew puffs are delicious pockets of plant-based goodness, perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and sauté chopped spinach until wilted, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cashews, vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Unfold puff pastry and cut into 12 squares.
- Spoon the spinach mixture onto the center of each square.
- Fold the corners over and seal the edges to form a pocket.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before devouring.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Vitamin C: 15%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for an extra zing.
- Try switching up the cashews with walnuts or almonds for a different twist.
- For a more decadent puff, brush the pastry with olive oil or vegan butter before baking.
