Receta de hoy: empanadas fritas de caprese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach offers a different flavor but is healthier.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option.

Heat oil in a deep pan to about 170-200 degrees Celsius.

Chop fresh basil finely and mix with mozzarella cheese, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and black pepper.

Take a store-bought empanada dough and place 50 grams of filling in the center.

Press the dough to remove air and seal the edges tightly to avoid empty empanadas.

Create a repulgue (fold) on the edges to seal the empanada.

Carefully add the empanadas to the hot oil, ensuring they do not touch the bottom to avoid burning.

Fry until golden brown, ensuring the cheese melts properly inside.

Prepare a simple tomato sauce with fresh basil and parsley for dipping, if desired.

Serve the empanadas hot.

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