Spice and Recipe S3E5: Empanadillas | PUERTO RICO

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans are budget-friendly and vegetarian.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are usually more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can add protein without cholesterol.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet.

Add the red bell pepper and mix it in with the beef.

Season with sofrito and adobo seasoning.

Let the mixture cook down until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens