Description
These Vegan Empanadas are a delightful treat with a flaky crust and a savory filling made from fresh vegetables and black beans, ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy meal option.
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)
Instructions
- For the Empanada Dough, combine flour and salt in a food processor. Add in the cold vegan butter and water, pulsing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and form it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the Empanada Filling, boil the potato cubes in water until fork-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender, around 2 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, boiled potatoes, frozen peas, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking until heated through. Remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into a large disc about ¼-inch thick, and cut into 4- to 5-inch circles. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons of filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
- Optionally brush oil on the tops of the empanadas, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter and water are cold to achieve a flaky crust.
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add spices for extra flavor.
Empanadas can be served with salsa or your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg