Potato and Chorizo Empanadas Recipe

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Potato and Chorizo Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Filling: In a sauce pan, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 6 minutes until potato is tender.
  3. Drain water from potatoes.
  4. Place 1/4 cup of broth in a skillet and add sausage.
  5. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add onion and bell pepper and cook 2 minutes.
  7. Add cooked potatoes and 1/4 cup broth and cook until liquid evaporates.
  8. Chill chorizo mixture while preparing dough.
  9. Dough: Level flour with a knife in measuring cup.
  10. Mix 1/2 cup of flour, water and vinegar, stirring with a whisk to combine.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  12. In a separate bowl mix: 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  13. Cut shortening into dough with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  14. Should resemble coarse meal.
  15. Add this mixture to wet mixture and toss until flour mixture is moist.
  16. Chill dough in freezer for 10 minutes.
  17. Place on floured surface and roll out into a rectangle (18x12).
  18. Using a biscuit cutter and cut into 4 inch circles.
  19. Spoon 1 tbsp filling into circles and leave a 1/2 inch border.
  20. Seal dough with fingers.
  21. Combine water and egg and brush egg mixture over dough to help seal.
  22. Place on baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 860.09 Kcal (3601 kJ)
Calories from fat 432.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.03g 74%
Cholesterol 61.42mg 20%
Sodium 2123.85mg 88%
Potassium 583.1mg 12%
Total Carbs 94.43g 31%
Sugars 9.77g 39%
Dietary Fiber 9.71g 39%
Protein 13.85g 28%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 249.1mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.33 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.1g 74%
Cholesterol 20.59mg 20%
Sodium 711.98mg 88%
Potassium 195.47mg 12%
Total Carbs 31.65g 31%
Sugars 3.27g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3.26g 39%
Protein 4.64g 28%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 31%
Iron 1.7mg 29%
Calcium 83.5mg 25%

* 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

  • 20.4
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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