cheli's vegetable baked empanadas
Empanadas are a staple and tradition of many latin based cultures. Baked or fried, vegetable, cheese , fruit or meat they are all delicious and easier to make than most people think. This is my version of a veggie empanada-and one we eat frequently. Hope u enjoy!
prep time
45 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FILLING
- 3 medium white potatoes, diced large
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 6 - fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can 15 oz, black beans -drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz, yellow corn, drained
- 2 - packets sazon seasoning (goya)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cilantro, dried
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper , dried
- DOUGH
- 3 cups all pupose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 - egg
- 4 tablespoons water
How To Make cheli's vegetable baked empanadas
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Step 1If they are available in your area, you can use Goya Discos for your empanadas as opposed to making the dough yourself. This recipe will include the recipe for the dough as well.
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Step 2Making the dough: Mix the flour and salt in a food processor. Add the butter, egg and water until a clumpy dough forms. Form a ball and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Step 3On a floured work surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet and cut out round disc shapes for empanadas (use a small plate)Store in the refrigerator til ready to fill. (Extras can be frozen for later use as well)
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Step 4Making the filling: Brown onions and mushrooms in a small amount of olive oil. As they cook, add 1/2 of the garlic powder. Cook til the mushrooms are tender. Add potatoes, remaining garlic powder, sazon, salt, cilantro, cumin and cayenne.Cook 10 mins, uncovered on low-medium. Add corn and beans, cover and cook for 20 mins stirring occasionally.
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Step 5Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Remove discs from refrigerator and spoon enough filling to cover 1/2 of each circle while leaving enough of an edge area clear so that you will be able to pinch seal the empanada. Fold the unfilled top of the empanada over the filled side, forming a half circle, then crimp around the edges to form a seal , using either your fingers moistened with water or a fork. Spray the tops of the empanadas lightly with cooking spray.
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Step 6Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat and Bake the empanadas for 25 mins. (we use a dipping sauce made by taking a cup of sour cream and mixing in a cup of green or red salsa , but experiment with other dippings to find one that works for u) Enjoy!
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#empanadas
Keyword:
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