1. DOUGH PREPARATION
2. Start by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl or the bowl of a food processor for 5 minutes until a homogeneous dough forms. Chef's tip: If the dough is too crumbly, add a little water; if it is too liquid, add flour.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge while preparing the filling.
4. FILLING PREPARATION
5. Wash and deseed the bell peppers, then cut them into julienne strips using a chopper. Set aside.
6. Peel the onion, cut it in half, and chop it. Do the same with the garlic using a garlic press, then set aside.
7. In a lightly oiled pan, sauté the vegetarian ground meat for a few minutes. Add the bell pepper julienne, minced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
8. At the end of cooking, add the corn, beans, spices, and finish with the tomato sauce. Cover and reduce the heat to simmer for a few minutes.
9. Meanwhile, flour the work surface. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin.
10. ASSEMBLING EMPANADAS
11. Using a cookie cutter, form 6 to 8 circles. Remove the excess dough and place the filling on one half of each circle, leaving a border.
12. Fold the circles in half, sealing the edges with the back of a fork. Brush the empanadas with a little olive oil.
13. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F).
14. Serve the empanadas hot, accompanied by a nice salad and spicy sauce.