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Goat Cheese Empanadas
A venezuelan-inspired comfort food dish featuring melted goat cheese inside crispy empanada pastry.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
- ●1/2 cup warm water
- ●1 cup, crumbled goat cheese
- ●1/2 cup, finely chopped onion
- ●1 tsp cumin
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil
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Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. In a large bowl, combine flour, water, and a pinch of salt. Mix until dough forms.
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3. Knead dough for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap.
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4. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
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5. Flatten each ball into a disk. Place a tablespoon of goat cheese in the center of each disk.
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6. Fold the dough over the filling, forming a half-circle. Press edges together to seal.
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7. Brush tops with vegetable oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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8. Serve warm, garnished with chopped onion and a sprinkle of cumin.