Jamaican Vegetable Patties

Brighten up your mealtime with these vibrant and savory Jamaican Vegetable Patties! Featuring a buttery, golden turmeric-infused pastry wrapped around a warmly spiced medley of tender carrots, peas, potatoes, and aromatic seasonings like curry powder, thyme, and paprika, these flaky hand pies are a celebration of Caribbean flavors. Perfectly crisp on the outside and packed with nutritious veggies inside, these patties are ideal for snacking, meal prepping, or even as a stunning appetizer. With an easy homemade dough and a filling that comes together in one skillet, this vegetarian recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve them warm straight out of the oven or pair them with a zesty dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 115 grams Cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 60 milliliters Ice water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 80 grams Frozen peas
• 1 medium Potato, small dice (pre-cooked)
• 2 stalks Scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 30 milliliters Water
• 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together flour, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the consistency resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.

Step 7

Add the diced carrot, peas, pre-cooked potato, and chopped scallions. Stir well.

Step 8

Season the vegetable mixture with curry powder, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Pour in the water and cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture is cohesive. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 11

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness.

Step 12

Cut the dough into 6-inch circles. Re-roll scraps if needed.

Step 13

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the vegetable filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Step 14

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal.

Step 15

Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.

Step 16

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and flaky.

Step 17

Allow the patties to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	938.5 grams (938.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2308

Total Fat 130.00g	167%
Saturated Fat 65.60g	328%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 437mg	146%
Sodium 6911mg	300%
Total Carbohydrate 244.30g	89%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 14.30g
Protein 43.00g	86%

Vitamin D 98IU	489%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 22mg	123%
Potassium 1579mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 42.1%