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Blue Cheese-Onion Empanadas (Or Empanaditas) Recipe

Blue Cheese-Onion Empanadas (Or Empanaditas) Recipe

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Blue Cheese-Onion Empanadas (Or Empanaditas)

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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. Shape into 2 equal rounds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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. Remove from the heat; season with salt and pepper and stir in the dates and balsamic vinegar. Let cool.
Preheat the oven to 400°F
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.
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.
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 Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	981.39 Kcal (4109 kJ)
Calories from fat	468.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.07g	80%
Cholesterol	52.44mg	17%
Sodium	2110.6mg	88%
Potassium	642.14mg	14%
Total Carbs	108.96g	36%
Sugars	20.04g	80%
Dietary Fiber	11.04g	44%
Protein	19.04g	38%
Iron	5.9mg	33%
Calcium	325.5mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	226.28 Kcal (947 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.01g	80%
Cholesterol	12.09mg	17%
Sodium	486.64mg	88%
Potassium	148.06mg	14%
Total Carbs	25.12g	36%
Sugars	4.62g	80%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	44%
Protein	4.39g	38%
Iron	1.4mg	33%
Calcium	75.1mg	33%

* 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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