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Tofu and Rice Empanadas

Tofu and Rice Empanadas prepared dish

Tofu and rice empanadas are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring a savory filling of seasoned tofu and rice encased in a golden, flaky pastry. These empanadas are perfect for a snack or a light meal, offering a satisfying bite with every mouthful. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an added touch of flavor!

This recipe is mexican style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 30 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include tofu, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 300 g tofu (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 12 pieces empanada dough
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 large egg (beaten (for egg wash))
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they are soft and translucent.
  3. Add the crumbled tofu, cooked rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring well to combine the ingredients. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
  5. Take one piece of empanada dough and place a spoonful of the tofu and rice filling in the center.
  6. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  7. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
  8. Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg to give them a golden color when baked.
  9. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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