Empanadillas de morcilla y piñones

morcilla

🥗Healthier: chorizo

💰Cheaper: black beans

Chorizo offers a similar flavor profile, while black beans are a vegetarian alternative.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry is healthier, and homemade dough can reduce costs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Crumble in the morcilla and cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of the morcilla filling in the center of each pastry circle.

Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.

Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each empanadilla.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Arrange the empanadillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm with a drizzle of vinegar and lemon juice.

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