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Gluten Free Chorizo Empanadas
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These Empanadas are made with homemade gluten free dough, and vegetarian soy chorizo for a healthy, mexican appetizer or dinner recipe.
Course
Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
1
hour
hr
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Servings
24
empanadas
Calories
134
Author
Whitney Bond
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
½
cup
red onion
diced
3
cloves
garlic
minced
12
oz
soy chorizo
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
cumin
½
tsp
oregano
1
cup
pepper jack cheese
grated
Empanada Dough
1 ½
cups
Premium Gold Gluten Free Flour
1
cup
white corn meal
harina de maiz
2
tsp
baking powder
½
tsp
salt
½
cup
butter
melted & cooled
1
cup
water
1
large egg
1
tbsp
water
Instructions
Prepare the dough by combining the flour, corn meal, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
Add the butter and water.
Mix until a slightly sticky ball of dough forms, if the dough is dry, add water 1 tbsp at a time.
Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap.
Wrap the dough tightly and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, prepare the chorizo filling.
Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions, sauté for 3-5 minutes, then add the garlic.
Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add the soy chorizo.
Cook for 5 minutes, then add the paprika, cumin and oregano.
Reduce to low and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Now it’s time to roll out the dough.
Grab a small ball of dough, then roll it out into a thin circle using a rolling pin, or press it thinly in a tortilla press.
Once you have each circle of empanada dough rolled out, fill them with a large spoonful of chorizo filling and a sprinkle of pepperjack cheese.
Whisk the large egg and tbsp of water together to make the egg wash and brush the edge of the empanada.
Fold together and use your fingers to crimp the edges.
Brush the tops of each empanada with egg wash, then gently poke a couple of very small holes in the top.
Place on a baking sheet and into the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories:
134
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
12
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
21
mg
|
Sodium:
171
mg
|
Potassium:
87
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
350
mg
|
Vitamin C:
0.3
mg
|
Calcium:
71
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg