CURRIED POTATO PASTRIES

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This is a quick and tasty recipe that makes use of leftover mashed potatoes. -Rashmi Kapoor, Nipomo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup herb oil).

Number Of Ingredients 24

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (17.30 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
HERB OIL:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion, garlic, ginger, cumin and jalapeno until onion is tender. Stir in seasonings until blended. Add mashed potatoes, peas and lemon juice; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Stir in cheese, cashews and cilantro., Unfold puff pastry. Cut each sheet into six rectangles; moisten edges lightly with water. Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture down the center of each rectangle. Fold a long side over filling, fold short sides toward the center, then roll up. Press seams to seal. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. , Bake until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Place remaining ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve with pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.