Vegan Spinach and Cashew Puffs
You want elegance, but also don’t want to break a sweat? Girl, these puffs understood the assignment.
Flaky pastry stuffed with creamy spinach and buttery cashews—that’s the bite-sized glow-up your snack plate needed.
They’re vegan, but still extra—like brunching in heels with oat milk in your latte.
No animals, no fuss, just golden pockets of plant-based joy wrapped in puff pastry fabulousness.
Impress your friends or just hoard them on your Netflix nights with zero shame.
They’re rich, savory, and crunchy on the outside with a filling smoother than your last situationship excuse.
Vegan Spinach and Cashew Puffs
Flaky vegan puffs filled with a garlicky spinach-cashew blend that screams “I cook,” even if you don’t.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked 20 minutes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional, but fancy
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry thawed
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line your baking tray like you’re prepping for success.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant like your ex’s regret.
- Add chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook until wilted like your patience at 6 p.m.
- Blend soaked cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and sautéed spinach mixture into a thick creamy paste.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 12 squares.
- Spoon filling into each square’s center. Fold into triangles. Press edges with a fork like a pro.
- Brush tops with plant milk for that golden goddess finish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until gloriously golden.
- Let cool (just barely) and serve.
Notes
🧬 Nutritional Info (Per Puff)
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin K: 10%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 9%
💁 Flavor-Boosting Tips
- Add crushed red pepper if you want heat sassier than your group chat.
- Toss in a bit of vegan cream cheese for a richer vibe.
- Serve with a dip—vegan ranch, spicy ketchup, or even chutney if you’re feeling fusion-y.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or basil for an earthy touch that says “I read cookbooks for fun.”
- Don’t skip the brush of plant milk—it gives that golden bakery glow.
