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Nutrition Facts

Calories 183
  Calories from Fat 119 (65%)
(20%)Total Fat 13g
(22%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
(8%)Cholesterol 24mg
(4%)Sodium 102mg
(2%)Potassium 68mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
(2%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(9%)Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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Pirozhki (“Filled Pockets”)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs olive oil

  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

  • 1/3 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 3/4 lb ground lamb

  • 1 1/2 tsp caraway seed

  • 1/2 tsp seasoned salt

  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper

  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

  • 1 jar (2 ounces) pimentos, finely chopped

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 package puff pastry sheet, defrosted

  • 1 egg

  • 1 Tbs water

Don't let the name fool you! Pirozhkis (peer-O-skis) may sound fancy, but these savory filled pockets are a simple way to fill your stomach.

Directions

  • In medium skillet, heat oil.
  • Cook onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add lamb, stirring until cooked and crumbled; drain well.
  • Cool slightly; blend in caraway seeds, salt, pepper, cream cheese and pimento; set aside.
  • On lightly floured board, roll out one pastry sheet to a 14-x-12-inch rectangle.
  • Cut into 4-x-3 1/2-inch squares.
  • Divide meat mixture into 24 portions and place one portion on each pastry square.
  • In small bowl, beat together egg and water to make egg wash.
  • Brush onto edge of pastry square.
  • Fold over to make a triangle and press edges with fork to seal.
  • Brush with egg wash and transfer to baking sheet. (Repeat process for second pastry sheet.)
  • Bake in 350ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden-brown.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

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