Vegan Empanadas
A twist on traditional Uruguayan empanadas, these vegan empanadas are filled with unctuous and flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
- β2 cups all-purpose flour
- β1/2 cup water
- β1/4 cup canola oil
- β1 cup (rehydrated) rehydrated uruguayan beefuse a vegan rehydrated beef substitute
- β1/2 cup chopped onion
- β1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- β1 tsp cumin
- β1 tsp paprika
- β1/2 tsp salt
- β1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour and water in a bowl and mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it becomes smooth.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
- 4
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 5
Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each circle.
- 6
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 7
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Add the empanadas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 9
Serve the empanadas hot with your favorite dipping sauce.