DELICIOUSLY SWEET & SAVORY VEGAN RIPE PLANTAIN EMPANADAS

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan adds a cheesy flavor but is not vegan.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often less expensive.

Peel the very ripe plantains and cut them in half, then into thin slices.

Fry the thin slices of plantains in avocado oil over low to medium heat until golden brown.

Once cooked, place the fried plantains on a plate.

Add one to two pieces of fried plantains to each empanada filling.

Fold the empanada over and use a fork to press down the edges on both sides.

Fry the empanadas in oil until golden brown.

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