What Are Luxembourg's Often-overlooked Street Food Traditions? - Exploring The Benelux

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, and homemade can cut costs.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides good fats.

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until thin.

Cut pastry into circles for the pie bases and lids.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ground meat, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add diced mushrooms and carrots, cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season mixture with herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Place a spoonful of filling on each pastry circle.

Top with another pastry circle, sealing edges with a fork.

Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Place pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.

Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

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