Asparagus empanadas with fava beans, peas and goat cheese

It’s time for a new empanada recipe! This time I prepared asparagus empanadas that are filled with asparagus, fava beans, fresh peas, goat cheese and thyme. These vegetarian empanadas are a great way to celebrate spring and early summer vegetables. I find that empanadas are a great way to use seasonal ingredients. Farmers’ market season is just starting here in the PNW (this is luckily also coinciding with some great weather). I love going to the market and filling my basket with delicious and fresh veggies and fruits. I usually don’t have a pre-set plan about what I’m going to cook and just let the fresh ingredients be my inspiration.