Ingredients
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For the cups
- 1 package of phyllo dough*
- 1/4 cup of melted vegan butter or plant milk**
For the cabbage
- 1,5 cups of grated red cabbage
- 1/2 cup of grated apple
- 1/2 cup of grated onion
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional)
- 1 lime, juice
- 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- salt, pepper
For the chestnut cream
- 1,5 cups of cooked chestnuts
- 1/3 cup of plant milk
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt, pepper
To serve
- 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup of chopped, toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup of chopped, fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Phyllo cups
- Cut phyllo dough into 6×6 cm/2.5×2.5 inch squares. I used 3 layers of dough for each cups, so a total of 144, but you can use less or more, if you prefer.
- Brush each square with melted butter or milk (see notes above). Place 3 squares on top of each other at slightly different angles.
- Lightly grease the muffin tins, then place the layered squares inside the cup and press to fit. Repeat with remaining phyllo squares.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400ºF for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy. Let cups cool completely, before you remove them.
Cabbage
- Meanwhile add grated cabbage, apple, onion, minced garlic and vegan butter (if using) to a large pan and sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender. Add lime juice, walnuts and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Chestnut cream
- Add cooked chestnuts, milk, tahini, vinegar, sage and red pepper flakes to a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
- Fill each cup with a spoonful of the sautéed cabbage, then with chestnut cream (using a small spoon or a piping bag), then top them all with pomegranate, walnuts and fresh mint. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
* Phyllo dough comes in various shapes and sizes, so you have to figure out how much you need exactly. For the 48 mini cups I used one package, but you might need less or more depending on what you can buy. For my mini muffin pan I used 6×6 cm/2.5×2.5 inch squares, and for the regular muffin tin I used 10×10 cm/4×4 inch ones.
** See notes above.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Vegan