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Dairy-Free Chickpea and Spinach Empanadas

Savory turnovers filled with a spiced chickpea and spinach mixture. These dairy-free empanadas are a delicious and portable lunch option.

60m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
400 cal|12g protein|50g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 15oz can Canned Chickpeas
  • about 142 g Spinach
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add olive oil and water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Add chickpeas, spinach, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 190°C.
  4. 4Roll out the dough and cut out circles using a cookie cutter or bowl.
  5. 5Place a spoonful of the chickpea mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges to seal.
  6. 6Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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