Description
These Vegan Empanadas are a delightful combination of flavors with a crispy crust and hearty filling. Easy to prepare, they are perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal any time. Made with wholesome ingredients like potatoes and black beans, they offer a deliciously satisfying taste that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup cold vegan butter (cut into ¼-inch cubes)
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 large russet potato (peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ of one onion (finely chopped)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 15.25-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed well)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
- neutral oil (optional, for top of empanadas)
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a food processor and pulse to mix. Add vegan butter and cold water; pulse until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
- Transfer the dough to plastic wrap and form into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Boil a pot of water and cook potato cubes until fork-tender, around 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, boiled potatoes, frozen peas, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until heated through and fragrant; remove from heat to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the refrigerated dough into a large disc, about ¼-inch thick. Cut into 4-5 inch circles and place on the baking sheet.
- Add 3 tablespoons of filling to one half of each dough circle, fold the other half over to form a half-moon, and press to seal the edges with a fork.
- Optionally brush the tops with oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can add different vegetables or spices to the filling for a unique twist.
Make sure the vegetable filling is cooled before using to prevent the dough from getting soggy.
Serve with salsa or a dipping sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg