Pork and Apple Empanadas

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pastry dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is natural and adds flavor, while agave can be less expensive.

Cook pork in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced apples, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook until apples are tender, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking.

Roll out pastry dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of the pork and apple mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, sealing edges with a fork.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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

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