Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas, three ways (V/Vegan)

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Authentic Argentinian vegetarian empanadas, three ways (V/Vegan)

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

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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
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. 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.
  3. Form the empanada dough mix into ping-pong-sized balls. Flatten each ball with a rolling pun.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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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