Healthy Low Fat Empanadas - healthy recipe channel

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork offers cost savings.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can mimic the texture and add protein.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 7-10 minutes.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well and remove from heat.

Stir in chopped hard-boiled eggs, olives, and parsley; let cool slightly.

Roll out empanada dough on a floured surface; cut into circles.

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

Fold dough over filling to create a half-moon shape; crimp edges to seal.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking; or heat oil for frying in a deep pan.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil if baking.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, or fry until crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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