Dinner for 4

Mini Tuscan Pot Pies

Name: Mini Tuscan Pot Pies
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 bay leaves; 3/4 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup raw cashews; 1 cup water; 1 tsp white miso; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 puff pastry sheets; oil for brushing (optional); fresh herbs (optional)

$12.77for 480 minServes 4

Seasoned chickpeas and vegetables simmer in cashew cream, then bake beneath puff pastry in individual portions.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Celery, a little$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.29Typical price
	Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.58Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 1.5 oz$0.18/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.27Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Pie crust, 2$3.49 each typical	2	$6.98Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.77

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastesFlour

Not included in the cost.

80 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings (the source says 12, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.19 per serving$12.77 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp oil
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 bay leaves
3/4 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
1 tsp white miso
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 puff pastry sheets
oil for brushing (optional)
fresh herbs (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan with oil.
Blend the cashews, water, and miso until smooth.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet, then cook the garlic, onion, and celery for 5 minutes.
Stir in the vinegar, chickpeas, bay leaves, rosemary, Italian seasoning, pepper, onion powder, sun-dried tomato, and salt.
Add the cashew mixture and flour, then simmer for 8 minutes until thickened; remove the bay leaves.
Cut the puff pastry into twelve rounds, press them into the muffin cups, and fill each with the chickpea mixture.
Top with the remaining pastry, brush with oil if desired, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

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