Mushroom Empanadas

You can make your own empanada dough for these savory treats, or buy frozen rounds.

July 07, 2021

Ingredients

  • 1 package empanada dough
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups assorted mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 egg, beaten with 3 tablespoons water
  • Chimichurri or cilantro hot sauce

About this recipe

Makes 12  Savory mushrooms encased in flaky pastry make a tasty snack that can be served warm or room temp.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package empanada dough
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups assorted mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 egg, beaten with 3 tablespoons water
  • Chimichurri or cilantro hot sauce