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Vegan Empanadas with Spinach

Vegan Empanadas with Spinach: Wholesome, Flavorful Bites

Discover these Vegan Empanadas with Spinach, a delicious and healthy snack perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 empanadas
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose, spelt, or gluten-free cornflour
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Dairy-free Milk or water
For the Filling
  • 1 medium Onion sautéed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Spinach frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Shredded Vegan Cheese or cream cheese/feta
  • to taste Pepper & Chili season accordingly
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional
For Brushing
  • 1 tbsp Soy Milk or other dairy-free milk
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter
  • baking tray
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together your chosen flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Create a well in the center, then pour in melted vegan butter and dairy-free milk. Mix until combined, knead gently on a floured surface until smooth, then chill.
  2. Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
  1. While the dough chills, prepare the filling by thawing spinach and squeezing out excess moisture.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Stir in spinach, seasoning, then cool and mix in vegan cheese.
Assembly
  1. Dust a clean surface with flour, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick, and cut out circles.
  2. Place 1-2 teaspoons of spinach filling on each circle, fold and seal the edges with a fork.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 392°F (200°C) and line a baking tray. Brush with soy milk and olive oil mixture, then bake for about 20 minutes.
  2. Once crisp and golden, cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1empanadaCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Pair these empanadas with flavorful dips like guacamole or salsa for a delightful experience.

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