Blue Cheese Onion Empanadas Recipe

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Blue Cheese Onion Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Using a food processor, pulse the flour, shortening and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture resembles sand. With the machine on, add 1 cup cold water in a thin stream until the dough forms a ball.
  2. Shape into 2 equal rounds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil with 1/2 cup water over high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until the water evaporates, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring, until the onions are golden-brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from the heat; season with salt and pepper and stir in the dates and balsamic vinegar. Let cool.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°. On a floured work surface, cut each dough round into 6 equal pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece into a thin round; trim using a 6-inch plate as a guide.
  6. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water. Divide the onion mixture among the rounds and top each with 1 teaspoon cheese. Brush the edges with some of the egg wash, fold to enclose the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
  7. Divide the empanadas among 2 parchment-paper-lined baking sheets. Brush with the remaining egg wash. Bake until golden-brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 948.03 Kcal (3969 kJ)
Calories from fat 444 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.33g 76%
Cholesterol 45.35mg 15%
Sodium 1978.77mg 82%
Potassium 617.95mg 13%
Total Carbs 108.77g 36%
Sugars 19.95g 80%
Dietary Fiber 11.04g 44%
Protein 17.05g 34%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 275.6mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.46 Kcal (936 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.63g 76%
Cholesterol 10.69mg 15%
Sodium 466.41mg 82%
Potassium 145.65mg 13%
Total Carbs 25.64g 36%
Sugars 4.7g 80%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 44%
Protein 4.02g 34%
Iron 1.4mg 33%
Calcium 65mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.3
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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