
Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas, three ways (V/Vegan)
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5.0
375 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
24 empanadas
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Calories
132 kcal
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Cuisine
Argentinian

Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas, three ways (V/Vegan)
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Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas are a joy to make, and an even bigger joy to eat - the just wait until you break one of these gorgeous babies in half! NOTE: Goya makes great empanada disks, but if you cannot find them or prefer fresh, you can make your own following the recipe below.
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Ingredients
For dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cold water
For onion and cheese vegetarian empanadas:
- 2 onions sliced into crescents
- 1 cup gouda cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- salt & pepper to taste
For mushroom and kale vegetarian empanadas:
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 leaves kale
- 1 lime juice of
- salt and pepper to taste
For sweet potato & lentil vegetarian empanadas:
- 1 onion chopped finely,
- 1 sweet potato shredded
- ½ cup lentils cooked
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 1 egg
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- To make dough: Combine the flour with the salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and the water and knead until dough forms. If the dough requires, add more water. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Form the empanada dough mix into ping-pong-sized balls. Flatten each ball with a rolling pun.
- For onion and cheese vegetarian empanadas: preheat a large pan to medium heat. Add 2 TBs grapeseed oil. Sautee onion until it turns golden, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and season with oregano, salt & pepper. Set aside. When making empanadas, layer 1 TB of onion mixture per empanada and top with a sprinkle of cheese. Seal empanada and set aside. Repeat with remaining filling and dough.
- For mushroom and kale vegetarian empanadas: preheat a large pan to medium heat. Add 2 TBs grapeseed oil. Sautee mushrooms until they begin to brown, 10-15 minutes. Add kale and garlic, mix well to combine and sautee an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with lime, salt & pepper. Set aside. When making empanadas, layer 1 TB of mushroom & kale mixture. Seal empanada and set aside. Repeat with remaining filling and dough.
- For sweet potato and lentil vegetarian empanadas: preheat a large pan to medium heat. Add 2 TBs grapeseed oil. Sautee onion until it turns golden, 10 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, lentils and seasonings. Cook until sweet potatoes cook fully, about 15 minutes. When making empanadas, layer 1 TB sweet potato and lentil mixture per empanada. Seal empanada and set aside. Repeat with remaining filling and dough.
- When ready to bake, arrange empanadas on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional). Bake at 400F until golden brown, rotating sheets halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
145mg
(6%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2399IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 3g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 2399IU | 48% |
Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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