Artichoke Puffs

By: http://www.peta.org
Category: Main Dishes - Pasta
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian/vegan diet.

Ingredients:
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2 10-oz. packages of vegan puff pastry shells (12 shells)
1 tsp. margarine
2 tsp. water
1/2 cup finely chopped onion or green onions
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 cups soy milk
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts
Paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions:
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Bake the pastry shells according to the package directions until golden.

While the shells are baking, heat the margarine and water in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 10 minutes or until transparent. Stir in the cornstarch and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy milk and stir until thickened. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

Drain the artichoke hearts and chop coarsely. Add to the creamed mixture and season with the paprika, salt, and pepper.
Remove the tops from the pastry shells. Spoon some of the artichoke mixture into each pastry shell and reheat the puffs at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes.

Replace the tops and serve immediately.


Additional comments:
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Makes 6 to 12 servings.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes



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