Chestnut & Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites

Golden, flaky puff pastry filled with Whole Chestnuts, mushrooms, cavolo nero and Dijon mustard. Perfect for festive gatherings, these bite-sized canapés are packed with flavour and can be served warm or cold.

Written by Bettinas Kitchen
35 minutes Serves 8-10 Beginner
Chestnut & Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites
Ingredients
  • 1 onion or shallot, roughly chopped
  • 1 smoked garlic clove (or regular garlic)
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Whole Cooked Chestnuts
  • Handful cavolo nero, roughly chopped
  • 4 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp oats
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 320g sheet ready-made puff pastry
  • Handful nigella seeds

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
180G
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onion until softened and translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, cavolo nero, tamari and Dijon mustard.
  4. Cook over a medium heat for 5–10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a food processor with the oats and pulse until a sticky mixture forms. Keep some texture rather than blending completely smooth.
  6. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool.
  7. Lay the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  8. Spoon the filling along one long edge of the pastry, leaving a small border.
  9. Fold the empty side of pastry over the filling and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
  10. Cut into bite-sized pieces and place on a lined baking tray.
  11. Brush with olive oil and scatter over the nigella seeds.
  12. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden, crisp and puffed.
  13. Serve warm or cold with your favourite condiment.

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