Tasty little puff pastry
packets filled with a mixture of cooked ground turkey, mushrooms,
onion and crunchy pistachios.
Pistachio
Party Bites
- 12 ounces ground turkey,
uncooked
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped shelled pistachios
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
1 (17.25-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg yolk
- Sauté turkey, mushrooms
and onion in oil until turkey is cooked and onion is tender;
breaking turkey into small pieces. Add pistachios, oregano, salt
and pepper; mix well.
- Roll each sheet of pastry
to 16 X 12-inches; cut into 12 squares (4 X 4-inches each). Place
about 1 rounded tablespoon filling on one side of pastry square;
moisten edges with water. Fold in half to enclose filling; press
firmly with fork to seal. Place on baking sheet.
- Beat egg yolk and water
together; brush over pastries.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C)
for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.
Makes 24 pieces.
Variation: 12 ounces pork
sausage can be substituted for turkey. Omit oil, salt and pepper;
omit oregano if desired.
Cooking Tip: Pastries can
be prepared ahead to the point of baking and refrigerated for
up to 24 hours.
Recipe provided by California Pistachio Commission.
