4 Argentina Appetizers To Make Your Mouth Water

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella offers lower calories and similar melt.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

Prepare empanada dough and roll it out into circles.

Cook chorizo in a skillet until browned and fragrant.

Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, olives, egg, parsley, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and crimp edges to seal.

Bake empanadas in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Grill provolone cheese until melted and bubbly, then serve with herbs.

Slice avocado and drizzle with lime juice for a refreshing side.

Serve tomato sauce for dipping with empanadas and grilled cheese.

Arrange all appetizers on a platter for sharing.

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