Empanadas Caprese

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough offers more fiber.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable for frying.

Chop the tomatoes and basil.

Mix the tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Roll out the empanada dough.

Cut the dough into circles.

Spoon the filling onto one half of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press edges to seal.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens