πŸŒΏπŸ… Black Bean & Veggie Empanadas with Arugula, Avocado, and Tomato Salad πŸŒΏπŸ… by amy-goodrich

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πŸŒΏπŸ… Black Bean & Veggie Empanadas with Arugula, Avocado, and Tomato Salad πŸŒΏπŸ…
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100% plant-based empanadas? Yes, please. I made these little babies with the last bit of the vegan puff pastry I had left in the freezer.  As promised I will document the whole process next time I make some. It is actually quite similar to making regular puff pastry but then you swap the butter for vegan butter.

Just as with normal puff pastry you work on ice to keep everything from melting... and then it's a lot of folding and rolling.

Once we land safe and well in our new house (which has a freezer too ;) ), I promise I will make a new batch and show you the easy process. 

If you can't wait... just try it. It's not that hard ;) Be adventures in the kitchen. It's so much fun and your family will love it... or sometimes hate it too... Trial and error, right? 

# Black Bean Empanadas with Arugula, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
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## Ingredients (serves 4, 2 empanadas each)
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### For the empanadas
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2 sheets vegan puff pastry, cut into rounds (use a small bowl for this) 
1 cup onion, chopped
1.5 cup bell pepper (any color), we used a mix f red and green bell pepper
3-4 cloves of garlic
1.5 cups cooked black beans, drained
3 cups tomatoes
Water as needed
#### Herb mix
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp onion powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Chili powder (optional) to taste

### For the salad
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1.5 cup tomatoes
1 avocado, cubed
1/2 cup spring onion, finely chopped
4 cups arugula 
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

## Directions
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1. Heat cooking oil over medium heat. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes. Stir regularly. Last 30 seconds add herb mix, cook while stirring.
2. Add the bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes more. 
3. Stir in water and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes. last 5 minutes add black beans. Stir occasionally. When ready allow to cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven to 200C or 400F.
5. Make circles out of the puff pastry. Add the black bean filling to half of the circles staying a little away from the border. Fold and press the dough firmly down around the edges to close the empanada. Use a fork to press down the edges one last time. This makes a nice pattern too. 
6. Cook empanadas until they turn crisp and golden. Serve with a salad on the side. 

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## Have a lovely weekend ;) For those attending Steemfest2... stop reading and go enjoy yourself ;0 

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@quike ·
Wow look good
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@amy-goodrich ·
Thanks. We loved it ;)
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@chefsteve ·
Nice dish! This may be similar to your vegan puff dough... But, you could also make the traditional empanada dough and substitute vegetable shortening for the lard.  I make it this way because I don't like the lard flavor.  
112 gram vegetable shortening, 750 gram flour and 1.5 teaspoon salt.
Your empanada filling looks so savory and delicious too!
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@amy-goodrich ·
Thanks for the recipe. Will try it next time. Emptying the freezer here before we move... enjoy the weekend ;)
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@creativewoman ·
Today you surprise me with another healthy dish, i looks so yummy! I love the vegan pastry puff with empanadas and avocado, black bean, especially when you make this nice salad.
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@amy-goodrich ·
Thanks, beautiful. Tonight (if we are home in time from the festival, if not tomorrow) it's tajine time ;) The salad was just yum... love arugula. My fav salad green.
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@vegawesome ·
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🌱 Looks awesome, thanks for sharing 🌱
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@amy-goodrich ·
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Thank you so much @vegawesome.
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@vegetarianbaker ·
This looks so amazing. I don't know if i've ever made an empanada
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@amy-goodrich ·
Thanks @vegetarianbaker. You should try it one day... so yum!
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@margaretwise ·
Thank you know I would enjoy your smoothies and all delicious stuff. Have time to do it. It is so great to come back on Steemit ;)))

My first stage of journey is done. I am sending greetings from ... You are welcome to see my post ;))
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@amy-goodrich ·
Ohh can't wait to read about your new adventure... I'll come over to your blog in just a sec ;0
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@theinspirator ·
Another great dish from you Amy. Thanks for sharing and all your hard work for us vegans :)
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@amy-goodrich ·
Just sharing the things we eat every day.... and I love to cook. Thank you for all the support my fellow plant muncher ;)
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@theinspirator ·
You are welcome! I always look forward to reading your posts :)
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