Vegetarian Empanada de Carne

Delight in the bold flavors of a classic empanada with a vegetarian twist! This Vegetarian Empanada de Carne combines savory plant-based "beef" crumbles with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, creating a hearty and satisfying filling. Enhanced with the briny depth of sliced green olives and the richness of chopped hard-boiled eggs, each bite delivers comfort and complexity. Wrapped in golden, flaky empanada dough and baked to perfection, these handheld delights are easy to prepare and make an ideal appetizer, snack, or light meal. With just 30 minutes of prep, this recipe offers a perfect way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of traditional Latin cuisine in a meat-free, crowd-pleasing package.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound vegetarian ground 'beef' crumbles
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup green olives, sliced
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 10 disks ready-made empanada dough
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the vegetarian ground 'beef' crumbles and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.

Step 5

Season the mixture with ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the crumbles with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and let simmer for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, making sure the mixture is not too wet.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the sliced green olives and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 8

Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each empanada dough disk.

Step 9

Fold the dough over the filling to make a half-moon shape and press the edges with a fork to seal them shut.

Step 10

Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the empanadas are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious vegetarian empanadas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1651.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2943.4

Total Fat 143.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 7432.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 136.7g	0%

Vitamin D 129IU	0%
Calcium 627.8mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 2671.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 37.0%