{"id":4453,"date":"2022-02-28T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T20:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?p=4453"},"modified":"2022-03-02T14:39:08","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:39:08","slug":"plant-based-empanada-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/plant-based-empanada-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Flavor in Small, Plant-based Packages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a vegan approach to chili con carne is a not-so-obvious twist. After all, the name translates to \u201cwith meat.\u201d But our interpretation of chili con carne empanadas is a <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/plant-based-protein-here-to-stay\/\">plant-based alternative<\/a> to an already well-recognized dish, giving you (and eaters) <strong>an accessible entry point to alternative proteins.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Corporate Executive Chef Ryan Flick and Senior Principal Scientist Carlo Magnani worked together to develop a convenient, <strong>\u201cjust-add-water\u201d sauce base<\/strong> that lets you (no matter what sector you\u2019re in) put an <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/chefs-kitchen-plant-based-chicken\/\">approachable<\/a> spin on an already riffable dish.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Chili Sin Carne Empanadas<\/h2>    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"A tray of mini empanadas made with plant-based proteins and a chili-flavored sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-4492 lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/02\/chili-sin-carne-empanadas-800-e1646143875705.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flavor &amp; Texture<\/h3>    <p>If you think you need the \u201ccarne\u201d to make a deeply satisfying chili con carne, think again. The Chili Sin Carne Sauce Base, made with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/sustainability\/\">Griffith Sustainably Sourced (GSS)<\/a> spices, delivers the same intense flavors<\/strong> associated with chili con carne \u2014 chili powder, caramelized onion, garlic, pepper, tomato, black pepper, and green herbs \u2014 in a single sauce mixture. When paired with Griffith Foods\u2019 Plant-based Crumble Seasoned Binder, you\u2019ll get <strong>a filling concentrated with warming spices, umami flavor, and a meat-like bite.<\/strong><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convenience &amp; Versatility<\/h3>    <p>Chef Ryan and food scientist Carlo created Mini Chili Sin Carne Empanadas with convenience in mind. When using Griffith Foods\u2019 Chili Sin Carne Sauce Base and Plant-based Crumble Seasoned Binder, <strong>the flavorful filling comes together in a single-step process<\/strong>: Combine one-part sauce base, one-part water, and one-part crumble. There\u2019s no need for additional spices or ingredients.<\/p>    <p>This concept\u2019s simplicity makes it suitable for various applications:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Small pouches can be the flavor component of a retail meal kit solution<\/li><li>Large pouches make quick work of prep in a foodservice outfit<\/li><li>Drums and totes can deliver a labor-saving sauce and flavoring for large commissary kitchens or processor applications<\/li><\/ul>    <p>Not to mention empanadas are a snackable, on-the-go format that makes them an attractive CPG snack for consumers.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health &amp; Nutrition<\/h3>    <p>We know the population of health-conscious consumers in North America is growing. In fact, <strong>74% of consumers in Mexico, 58% in the US, and 47% in Canada report they\u2019re eating more plant-based foods because it\u2019s better for their health.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Griffith Foods\u2019 versatile products <strong>give you control over the amount of animal-based products, saturated fat, and oil in the dish<\/strong>, depending on how you choose to prepare it. This vegan approach uses our pea- or soy-based Plant-Based Crumble Seasoned Binder and a dough made of corn flour, wheat flour, and coconut fat.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Inspired Yet?<\/h2>    <p>These Mini Chili Sin Carne Empanadas are just the beginning. <strong>Griffith Foods\u2019 Chili Sin Carne Sauce Base and Plant-based Crumble Seasoned Binder <\/strong>present endless opportunities for plant-based meals and snacks. <a href=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/learn-more\/\">Please reach out to us<\/a> to request a sample of these products or explore other ways we can help you create better together.<\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our interpretation of chili con carne empanadas is a plant-based alternative to an already well-recognized dish, giving you (and eaters) an accessible entry point to alternative proteins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":4496,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_mcl_spacing":"","_mcl_block_styles":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[15,123,51],"class_list":["post-4453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chef-blogs","tag-culinary-expertise","tag-plant-based","tag-sauces"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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