🥟 Mushroom Empanadas – Savory, Golden, and Comforting

Hearty and packed with flavor, these baked empanadas are the perfect plant-based treat.

Filled with seasoned mushrooms and onions, these empanadas are baked until golden and crisp. Ideal for appetizers, meal prep, or cozy dinners.

🛠 Kitchen Tools

• Frying pan

• Oven

• Knife and cutting board

• Baking sheet

📋 Ingredients

Makes 6 empanadas

• Empanada dough discs: 6 units

• Onion (chopped): 1/2 unit

• Mushrooms (sliced): 200 g / 7 oz

• Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon

• Onion powder: 1 teaspoon

• Cumin: 1 teaspoon

• Paprika: 1 teaspoon

• Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon

• Vegan milk (soy or similar): 1 tablespoon

• Salt, to taste

• Olive oil, for cooking

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Sauté the baseChop the onion and sauté it in a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of olive oil until translucent.

• Season and simmerAdd garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, soy milk, and cornstarch. Stir well and add salt to taste.

• Add mushroomsSlice mushrooms finely and stir into the pan. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Fill the empanadasLet the filling cool slightly. Place a spoonful in the center of each empanada disc.

• Fold and sealFold over and seal the edges using a fork or your fingers. Place on a greased baking sheet.

• BakePreheat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF. Bake the empanadas for about 25 minutes or until golden.

  
  

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Pair with chimichurri or vegan aioli

• Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies

• Enjoy with a glass of red wine or sparkling water

💡 Why You'll Love It

✔ Easy to customize with your favorite spices

✔ Baked, not fried — lighter and crisp

✔ Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or comfort food nights