Description
These Vegan Empanadas are a delightful combination of savory black beans, tender potatoes, and spices, all wrapped in a flaky crust. Perfect for a healthy meal or a comforting snack, they are simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, making them ideal for any gathering.
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
- Prepare the empanada dough by combining flour and salt in a food processor. Pulse to mix, then add cold vegan butter and water. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer the dough to plastic wrap, shape it into a ball, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the filling, boil potato cubes in water until fork tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are tender, approximately 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, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into a flat disc about ¼-inch thick and cut into 4- to 5-inch circles. Place on the baking sheet.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons of filling onto one half of each dough circle, fold the other half over, and use a fork to seal the edges.
- Optionally, brush the tops with neutral oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices to the filling based on your preference.
These empanadas can be filled with various vegetables or legumes based on availability.
Serve with salsa or avocado for a refreshing dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg