Jamaican Vegetable Patties

Jamaican vegetable patties, also known as ‘veggie patties’, are a popular street food in Jamaica and are often enjoyed as a quick and flavorful snack.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 20.

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Jamaican Vegetable Patties

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Jamaican Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cold water
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 minced Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 grated Carrot
• 1 grated Potato
• ¹⁄₂ cup Frozen peas
• ¹⁄₂ cup Frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Vegetable stock
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the grated carrot, potato, frozen peas, frozen corn, thyme leaves, ground allspice, and ground black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the vegetable stock and cook until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
9. On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a circle.
10. Spoon the vegetable filling onto one half of each circle.
11. Fold the other half of the circle over the filling to form a semicircle.
12. Press the edges of the dough together to seal the patties.
13. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
14. Brush the patties with vegetable oil and sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
15. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Allow the patties to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.