Empanadas Recipe

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Empanadas
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. -For the Dough-.
  2. In a large bowl add flour and cut in the lard/shortening to small pea size.
  3. Dissolve the salt in the hot water and work it into the flour mixture.
  4. Knead several minutes until smooth.
  5. Divide into six OR 12 balls, place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Let rest at room temp for 30 minutes.
  7. -For the filling-.
  8. Place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth, adding 1/3 cup water as you go along.
  9. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  10. When hot add the onion and cook until soft, around 4 or 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
  12. Add the pork and cook until done-drain.
  13. Add remaining ingredients, except almonds and salt, and cook for 30 minutes.
  14. Toast the almonds and stir into the filling, taste and add salt.
  15. Remove from heat and let cool a bit.
  16. Roll out the balls of dough and place equal amounts of filling off center on each round.
  17. Fold over and crimp-I like using the rope edge, fold pinch, fold pinch, etc.
  18. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned OR fry in hot oil until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4276.56 Kcal (17905 kJ)
Calories from fat 1435.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 159.53g 245%
Cholesterol 415.52mg 139%
Sodium 14772.1mg 616%
Potassium 5115.3mg 109%
Total Carbs 508.46g 169%
Sugars 24.3g 97%
Dietary Fiber 64.68g 259%
Protein 213.69g 427%
Vitamin C 90mg 150%
Iron 36.9mg 205%
Calcium 1626.2mg 163%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.93 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.71g 245%
Cholesterol 17.48mg 139%
Sodium 621.51mg 616%
Potassium 215.22mg 109%
Total Carbs 21.39g 169%
Sugars 1.02g 97%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 259%
Protein 8.99g 427%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 150%
Iron 1.6mg 205%
Calcium 68.4mg 163%

* 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

  • 98
    Points
  • 111
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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