Herbed Chickpea Savory Hand Pies

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour2 cups
• cold vegan butter, cubed1/2 cup
• ice water1/2 cup
• cooked chickpeas, lightly mashed1 1/2 cups
• carrot, finely diced1
• celery, finely diced1 stalk
• onion, minced1/2 medium
• dried fennel seed, lightly crushed1 teaspoon
• lemon zest1 teaspoon
• fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
• olive oil1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Make a quick dough by rubbing the vegan butter into the flour with a pinch of salt until it looks like coarse crumbs, then add ice water and bring it together. Chill while preparing the filling.
2. 2Warm the olive oil in a skillet and cook the onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 6 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the chickpeas, fennel seed, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes, then cool slightly.
4. 4Roll the dough and cut into 8 circles or squares. Spoon filling onto one side of each piece, leaving room to seal.
5. 5Fold over, press the edges firmly, and crimp with a fork. Cut a small steam vent on top.
6. 6Bake at 400°F until golden and crisp, 20 to 22 minutes.
7. 7Cool for 5 minutes before serving so the filling settles.

Tips

• Keep the butter cold for a flaky crust; if it softens, chill the dough again before rolling.
• Don’t over-mash the chickpeas—some texture makes the filling feel heartier.

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