Vegetable Empanad…Vegetable EmpanadasVegetable Empanadas
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cold water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 2 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno (if using), cumin and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or glass. Place 1 tablespoon of vegetable filling into each circle of dough and fold over to form half moons.
- Place empanadas on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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vegetarian
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Mexican cuisine
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