Portuguese Empanadas Vegan Recipe
A vegan twist on traditional Portuguese empanadas, filled with tender and nourishing ingredients. This recipe is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups Tender portuguese chickpeas
- ●2 cups Nourishing vegan empanada dough
- ●1/4 cup Vegan olive oil
- ●1 cup Chopped onions
- ●1 cup Chopped bell peppers
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
- ●to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 4
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers and cook until softened.
- 5
Add the chickpeas to the pan and stir to combine.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Place a spoonful of the chickpea mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 8
Fold the other half of the dough circle over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
- 9
Use a fork to crimp the edges and create a decorative border.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little more olive oil.
- 11
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 12
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.