Empanadas

These gluten-free and grain-free Empanadas are made with a potato dough that’s baked until golden. With a savory tomato filling with optional black beans, you may find these empanadas keep you coming back for more!

Potatoes are shunned for being a nightshade, when in truth they have the ability to help heal many varieties of chronic illness.

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Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb potatoes (any variety; e.g. Yukon gold), peeled and roughly chopped
• ¾-1 cup potato starch, more if needed

Filling:

• ½ cup finely chopped onions
• ½ cup finely chopped red, yellow, or orange bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped tomato
• ¼ cup black beans (optional)
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Add 3 inches of water to a medium pot, insert a steaming basket, add the potatoes, and cover. Steam the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until soft. Place in a bowl and mash until smooth. Add the potato starch and knead until you get a soft dough that’s not sticky. Add more starch if necessary.

While the potatoes are steaming, make the filling by placing a ceramic nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the bell peppers, tomato, black beans (if using), cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes until the peppers and beans are soft. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

To make the empanadas, sprinkle potato starch generously onto a work surface and roll out the dough to about 1⁄4 inch thick. Cut circles about 4 inches in diameter. One at a time, place each circle on the prepared baking sheet and place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling onto the dough. Gently fold one side of the dough over the filling and seal the empanada by gently pressing the edges together with a fork. Pinch the dough together if there are any cracks. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Bake the empanadas for 25 to 30 minutes until browned on top. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 6-8 empanadas

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Categories: Lunch, Dinner, Potato Recipes, International Recipes, Mexican Inspired, Kid Friendly, Appetizers, Fat Free, Grain Free, Nut and Seed Free, Nut & Seed Free

This item posted: 22-Feb-2024