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Pisto Empanadillas

**Description:** These pisto empanadillas are delicious—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The pisto filling is tasty and aromatic, perfectly paired with golden, crunchy dough. A traditional Spanish-inspired recipe that’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, snacks
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • **For the Dough:**
  • * 200 g wheat flour
  • * 100 ml water
  • * 50 ml olive oil
  • * 1 pinch salt
  • * Optional 1 egg yolk
  • **For the Filling Pisto:**
  • * 1 onion
  • * 2 garlic cloves
  • * 200 g zucchini
  • * 200 g eggplant
  • * 200 g red pepper
  • * 200 g ripe tomato
  • * 1 carrot
  • * 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • * Salt and pepper to taste
  • * Optional minced meat

Method
 

Instructions
    Step 1: Prepare the Dough
    1. In a bowl, mix flour, water, olive oil, and salt.
    2. Knead until smooth and elastic.
    3. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    Step 2: Make the Pisto Filling
    1. Finely chop all vegetables.
    2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until golden.
    3. Add pepper and carrot; cook for a few minutes.
    4. Add zucchini, eggplant, and tomato.
    5. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
    6. Cook on low heat until vegetables are soft and flavorful.
    Step 3: Shape the Empanadillas
    1. Roll out the dough thinly.
    2. Cut into circles using a glass or cutter.
    3. Place a spoonful of pisto in the center of each circle.
    4. Fold and seal edges using a fork or fingers.
    Frying Method
    1. Heat oil to 180°C.
    2. Fry empanadillas in batches until golden.
    3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
    Baking Method:
    1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
    2. Place empanadillas on a baking tray.
    3. Brush with olive oil.
    4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.

    Notes

    * Add egg yolk for a softer, richer dough.
    * Do not overfill to prevent opening  cooking.
    * Seal edges tightly for best results.
    * Baking is a healthier alternative to frying.