Tuna and Chickpea Hand Pies

Tuna and Chickpea Hand Pies

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

396kcal

Sugar

Sugar

5g

Fat

Fat

5g

Fiber

Fiber

6g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

3g

Protein

Protein

16g

Carbs

Carbs

44g

Sodium

Sodium

121mg

Ingredients

- 375g / 13.23oz ready-rolled Puff pastry
- 400g / 14.11oz drained Chickpeas
- 145g / 5.11oz drained Tuna
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tbsp plain Flour
- 1 beaten Egg
- 2 tsp Nigella seeds
- freshly ground Black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (240°C/475°F).
2. Let 375g / 13.23oz ready-rolled puff pastry come to room temperature.
3. Mash 400g / 14.11oz drained chickpeas to a fairly smooth paste.
4. Add 145g / 5.11oz drained tuna, 1 tsp garlic granules, 1 tsp ground coriander, 0.25 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp plain flour, and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Stir in half of the beaten egg.
6. Cut pastry into 6 squares and place on a baking tray.
7. Divide chickpea-tuna mixture among squares, leaving a 1.5cm / 0.6in gap around edges.
8. Brush edges with remaining egg.
9. Fold squares into triangles, crimp edges with a fork, and brush tops with egg.
10. Sprinkle 2 tsp nigella seeds over pies.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

64% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

66% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

5% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

6% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

6% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

66% of RDI

Folate

Folate

252% of RDI

Good to know

You can use the reserved chickpea water instead of the egg for a plant-based option.