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Saturday, October 12, 2013

soy chorizo breakfast empanadas


I'm trying to get away from more and more processed foods, but so far there is one things that I haven't been able to give up: Grands Flaky Biscuits and Crescent Rolls.  I know, they are processed, so not vegan, and not the healthiest thing you can eat.  But I love empanadas and so far this is the easiest way I could think of to make something in that style that can be baked instead of fried.  

Ingredients
  • 1 Package Grands Flaky Biscuits
  • 1/2 Trader Joe's Soy Chorizo
  • Vegan Cheese
  • Garlic Salt (optional) 
Steps
  1. Remove the chorizo from it's casing and heat it up in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, using a wood spoon to break up the chorizo.
  2. Lay out the biscuits on a cookie sheet and use the heel of your palm to flatten them into circles.
  3. Place a spoonful of chorizo and a serving of cheese onto each circle.
  4. Fold the circle over to create a half moon shape.
  5. Seal the edges using your fingers and then use a fork to create an "empanada look" by pressing with the fork all around the edge.
  6. Top with a a few cheese shreds for garnish and sprinkle lightly with garlic salt.
  7. Bake according to directions or until empanadas are golden brown.

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