Spinach, Tofu and Feta Empanadas

Ricardo
Ricardo @tallcook
Manhattan, New York, United States

I grew up eating empanadas. The spinach ones were not my favorite, but over the years I started adding feta for flavor and tofu for nutrition. Now, I devour them.

#vegetarian

Spinach, Tofu and Feta Empanadas

I grew up eating empanadas. The spinach ones were not my favorite, but over the years I started adding feta for flavor and tofu for nutrition. Now, I devour them.

#vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 hour
24 empanadas
  1. 540 grams (19 ounces)tofu, pressed to extract liquid, and chopped
  2. 910 grams (2 pounds)frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to extract liquid, and chopped
  3. 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  4. 2onions, peeled and chopped
  5. 6 clovesgarlic
  6. 170 grams (6 ounces)feta, crumbled
  7. 2 tablespoonspine nuts, toasted
  8. 1lemon, juiced and zested
  9. 1 teaspoonground nutmeg
  10. Salt, to taste
  11. Ground black or white pepper, to taste
  12. 24discs for empanadas
  13. 1egg, beaten, for egg wash
  14. Tzatziki sauce, for dipping (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1 hour
  1. 1

    Sauté onions in olive oil at medium temperature for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 450F

  3. 3

    In a large bowl combine all ingredients for the filling.

  4. 4

    Assemble the empanadas and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Poke a couple of holes on the tops and apply egg wash. Bake for 10 minutes. Let them rest for 10 minutes and serve. They go great with tzatziki sauce.

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