Empanadas
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Vegetarian Times
Argentine empanadas are traditionally made with lard, and then deep-fried. Here, coconut oil makes a more healthful choice.

Servings:
Makes 24 empanadas
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Ingredients
Filling
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1/4 cupraisinssee savings

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1 tablespooncoconut oilsee savings

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1small onion, finely diced (1 cup)see savings

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1/2 cupfinely diced red bell peppersee savings

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1 8-ouncepackage seitan, drained and choppedsee savings

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1/4 cupfrozen cornsee savings

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1 teaspoonclove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)see savings

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1/2 teaspoondried oreganosee savings

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1/4dried thymesee savings

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2 tablespoonschopped green olivessee savings

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1/4 cupgrated low-fat mozzarella cheesesee savings

Wrappers
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4 cupsfloursee savings

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1 tablespoonbaking powdersee savings

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1 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/2 cupcoconut oil, meltedsee savings

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1/2 cupskim milksee savings

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Directions
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To make Filling: Cover raisins with boiling water, and let stand 5 minutes to plump. Drain, and set aside.
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Heat coconut oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in seitan, corn, garlic, oregano, thyme, and 1/2 cup water. Simmer 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated. Stir in olives and reserved raisins. Remove from heat, and cool. Stir in mozzarella.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
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To make Wrappers: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Stir in coconut oil until mixture resembles coarse sand. Place skim milk in measuring cup, and add 1/2 cup warm water. Stir skim-milk mixture into flour mixture to form soft dough, adding up to 1/2 cup more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Transfer dough to well-floured work surface and roll to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into circles with 4-inch cutter.
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Brush edges of dough circles with water. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each dough circle. Fold into half-moons, and pinch edges to seal closed. Place on prepared baking sheet, and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 143, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 188 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 2 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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