Squash and Kohlrabi Empanadas

Empanadas originated in Spain and are now a popular dish in many Latin American countries. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile and delicious option for any meal.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Squash and Kohlrabi Empanadas

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Butternut squash
• 200 gram Kohlrabi
• 100 gram Onion
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup Gluten-free flour blend
• 0.5 cup Cold water
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and dice the butternut squash, kohlrabi, onion, and garlic cloves.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and sauté until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Add ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, gluten-free flour blend, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add cold water and mix until a dough forms.
6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle.
7. Spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
8. Press the edges of the empanadas together and crimp with a fork to seal.
9. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. In a small bowl, mix fresh cilantro and lime juice. Serve the empanadas with the cilantro-lime sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 7g15%

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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.