How to Make Colombian Empanadas From Scratch

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey reduces fat while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is a cost-effective alternative.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while frozen hash browns save time.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet.

Add potatoes and cook, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add 1 1/2 cups of water and cover, cooking for about 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of pre-cooked cornmeal with 1 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Add ground achiote, ground turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder to the cornmeal mixture and mix well.

Mash the cooked potatoes and add finely chopped roasted peanuts to the mixture.

Heat vegetable oil to 360°F for frying.

Form ping pong ball-sized dough balls, flatten them, and add filling before folding and sealing.

Fry the empanadas for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and drain on paper towels.

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