Quick & Easy Recipes

Moroccan Pumpkin And Lamb Plait

by atikalim / November 1, 2017

Yield

4 Servings

Prep Time

20mins

Cook Time

60mins

Difficulty Level

1 / 5

Stuffed with minced lamb, pumpkin and so much more, this delicious puff pastry number is perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

750g pumpkin, peeled, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
500g minced lamb
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tsp Moroccan seasoning
1/2 cup sultanas
1/2 cup chopped coriander
2 eggs
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

Steps

01.

Preheat oven to 180 degree. Line oven tray with baking paper. Toss pumpkin and half oil on tray. Bake 30 minutes.

02.

In a saucepan, heat remaining oil on high. Brown mince 8 minutes. Add onion, celery and seasoning. Cook 3 minutes. Mix in cooked pumpkin, sultanas, coriander and 1 egg.

03.

Join pastry to form a rectangle. Form meat mixture into a log down centre. Score pastry diagonally at 2cm intervals. Fold strips over filling to form a plait. Seal ends. Brush with remaining beaten egg. Bake 20-25 minutes serve with yoghurt. Scatter with coriander.