Easy Vegan Jamaican Patties I Gluten-Free, Oil-Free

ground beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is more accessible.

Start by making the veggie ground as a substitute for ground beef.

Add all spice, ground flax, thyme, cayenne pepper, and onion granules to the veggie ground.

Set the filling aside after mixing.

Make a flax egg by combining ground flax and water, then set aside to thicken.

Combine almond flour, arrowroot powder, and turmeric in a bowl and mix well.

Add the flax egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft ball forms.

If the dough is sticky, add extra almond flour as needed.

Portion the dough into six equal sections and roll each into a ball.

Cover the dough with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.

Roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Use a bowl to cut the rolled dough into circular shapes.

Add filling to one side of each circle, leaving 1 to 3/4 inch from the edge.

Fold the other side of the circle over the filling and press edges together.

Seal the edges with fingers or a fork.

Place the patties on a pan and put them in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Poke a few holes in each patty to allow steam to escape.

Bake the patties in the oven until done.

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