Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies
Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies feature a flaky, tender crust wrapped around a rich mix of onions, garlic, root vegetables, and mushrooms. The filling is herb-forward with tarragon and a gentle bouillon depth, giving each bite warmth and comfort. Serve these for lunch or dinner, ideal for picnics, meal prep, or a cozy, portable main.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the water until a ball of dough forms. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each into a ball. Cover and set aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot, turnip, potatoes, and mushrooms. Add the water, bouillon cube, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
Roll each pastry ball into a 6- to 8-inch circle. Place about 1 cup of filling on one half of each circle. Fold the pastry over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet and brush with egg.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Calories 623.18 kcal High 31%
- Protein 11.55 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 124.36 g 45%
- Total Fat 6.02 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.95 g High --
- Cholesterol 29.27 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 529.65 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 8.89 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 28.72 g --
- Added Sugars 1.56 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 90.82 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.02 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 619.17 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 9.04 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.86 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Diced Potatoes, Dried Tarragon, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 623.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Diced Potatoes, Dried Tarragon, Eggs, Minced Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 623.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies healthy?
- Hearty Vegetable Hand Pies has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 623.18 calories and 11.55 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 529.65 mg (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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