Lentil Empanadas with Aji Criollo and Cabbage Salad | Meals You Love

Lentil Empanadas with Aji Criollo and Cabbage Salad | Meals You Love

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Crispy cornmeal empanadas filled with savory spiced lentils and potatoes, served with a vibrant fresh Aji Criollo sauce and a refreshing cabbage salad.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 cup lentils (rinsed)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 Russet potato (peeled, diced into small cubes)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup precooked white cornmeal
  • 1.5 cup water (warm)
  • 2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white onion (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 jalapeno (small, seeds removed, minced)
  • 1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

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