Spinach Empanadas

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American countries and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, both savory and sweet.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Spinach Empanadas

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Spinach
• 100 gram Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 4 sheet Empanada dough

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
3. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Roll out the empanada dough and cut into circles.
7. Spoon the spinach filling onto each dough circle.
8. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
9. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.