Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe

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Pumpkin Empanadas
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening or 2/3 cup lard
  • 2 tbsp shortening or 2 tbsp lard
  • 4 -5 tbsp cold water
  • 1 (12 oz) can canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Directions:

  1. PASTRY: Mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until particles are the size of small peas.
  2. Sprinkle water, 1 tbsp at a time, tossing with fork to moistened. (pastry should clean the side of bowl).
  3. Gather into a ball, divide into halves. Divide each half into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece between plastic wrap into 3 1/2 circle. (keep pastry covered).
  4. FILLING: Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon and ground ginger in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stitring constantly. Reduce heat, simmer until brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  5. Heat oven to 400°.
  6. Spoon 2 tsp pumpkin mix onto center of circle. Brush edges with water.
  7. Fold over and press edges with fork to seal.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or stone.
  9. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 313.71 Kcal (1313 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.71g 29%
Sodium 752.61mg 31%
Potassium 66.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.11g 11%
Sugars 8.97g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 12%
Protein 3.18g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 83.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 443.46 Kcal (1857 kJ)
Calories from fat 238 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.44g 29%
Sodium 1063.89mg 31%
Potassium 94.2mg 1%
Total Carbs 48.22g 11%
Sugars 12.67g 36%
Dietary Fiber 4.08g 12%
Protein 4.5g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.4mg 9%
Calcium 118.4mg 8%

* 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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