Mushroom Empanadas: Tasty and Easy Recipe

These vegetable and cheese empanadas are a delicious and nutritious idea, perfect for quick lunches or dinners. Filled with colorful vegetables and melted cheese, they are ideal for those seeking a versatile, flavorful dish suitable for any occasion. They can be enjoyed hot or cold, making them perfect for packed lunches or buffets.

Vegetarian Empanadas with Vegetables and Cheese

These vegetable and cheese empanadas are not only delicious but also a healthy choice. Thanks to the mix of fresh and colorful vegetables, they are rich in vitamins and fiber, while the cheese provides a creamy texture and an irresistible taste.

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Prep Time: 1 hour hour

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Course: Single dish

Cuisine: International cuisine, Italian cuisine

Servings: 6 persone

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Dough:

• 160 gr flour
• 110 gr cold butter cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4-6 tablespoons ice water

Ingredients for the Filling:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pcs onion chopped
• 1 pcs carrot medium, grated
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 4-5 pcs medium mushrooms chopped
• 1/2 pcs red pepper diced
• q.b. Fresh basil leaves chopped
• q.b. Fresh parsley chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• q.b. Salt and black pepper freshly ground
• 1/3 cup grated cheese

Instructions

• Prepare the dough by sifting the flour and mixing it with salt.
• Incorporate the cold butter using a pastry blender, fork, or food processor until crumbly.
• Add the ice water slowly and mix until well combined.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, form a disk, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until soft.
• Add the carrot, garlic, red pepper, and mushrooms. Stir in the soy sauce and cook until water evaporates.
• Lower the heat, add basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let the filling cool.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 3mm thick.
• Using a circular cutter, cut out 9cm diameter circles.
• Place a spoonful of filling on half of each circle and add some cheese.
• Moisten the edges of the circle with water and fold the dough into a semicircle, sealing the edges with a fork.
• Arrange the empanadas on the baking sheet and brush the surface with a beaten egg.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

These vegetable and cheese empanadas are not only delicious but also a healthy choice. Thanks to the mix of fresh and colorful vegetables, they are rich in vitamins and fiber, while the cheese provides a creamy texture and irresistible flavor.