Why you’ll love these Mushroom Pastry Bites:
They can be made in 30 minutes They are the perfect appetizer They can be made vegetarian or vegan with simple swaps They are crispy, creamy, and delicious
What is the best honey to use?
For this recipe, I used BeeMaid’s Liquid Honey. Honey is extremely versatile and can be used in any baking or cooking recipes to add sweetness. I absolutely love it paired with thyme in the dipping sauce for these Mushroom Pastry Bites. Now I know honey is not vegan, but I actually don’t eat fully plant-based, and sometimes eat vegetarian options too. I listen to what my body needs and wants and try not to be too hard on myself. Honey can be a great substitute for refined sugar and a much healthier alternative. That’s why I love to make things with it. Not to mention the health properties (like antioxidants) that your body loves. BeeMaid honey is made by Canadian beekeepers. They are owned by a cooperative of over 300 beekeepers across Western Canada, which makes me feel really good about where it’s coming from and who I’m supporting when I use it.
How do you make the filling for the Mushroom Pastry Bites?
Okay, the instructions for these may look like a lot but I promise this recipe is pretty easy to pull off, and it’ll make you look like a professional chef when you serve these Mushroom Pastry Bites to your friends or family (or even just for the Instagram photo you take of them). First, you’ll want to heat a large skillet or pan on medium-high heat and melt the butter. Once bubbling, add the yellow onion and cook down for 5-6 minutes or until translucent. Next, you’ll want to add in the fragrant garlic, mushrooms, and season with your fav nutritional yeast, and S&P. Cook those mushrooms on medium heat, stirring often until they are tender but the moisture in the pan has evaporated. This next part is truly where you’ll get an explosion of flavor. Stir in the thyme and honey, and cook for two minutes or until well combined. The thyme adds a subtle dry aroma and slightly minty flavor to any recipe, and the honey adds sweetness. However, note that you can swap the honey with maple syrup or agave if you are strictly vegan.
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How do you make the phyllo for this recipe?
Have 4 tbsp. of melted butter ready with a brush to gently coat your phyllo. Many would think you’d use puff pastry here, but I prefer phyllo for the crispiness that it adds to this recipe. I put my phyllo on a cutting board and use a water spray bottle which is right beside it. This helps keep it moist and helps it cook the best. Next, using a teaspoon scoop, add a heaped tsp. of butter onto the ends of one side. Start by folding one bottom corner of the phyllo and meeting it with the opposite top corner and continue until you reach the top and you have a little Mushroom Pastry Bite. Repeat until you have around 24 Mushroom Pastry Bites to enjoy. Before baking, store these in the freezer for 30 minutes. This helps ensure they are nice and cool which helps the pastry cook better. Once cooled, place on parchment-lined sheets and brush with melted butter just one more time before baking for 20-25 minutes. Serve with the honey thyme dip.
