Spanish Rice Empanadas Recipe

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Spanish Rice Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions, omitting the butter or oil. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, onions and olives. Stir in prepared rice.
  2. Roll each sheet of pastry into a 12-in. circle; place on greased baking sheets. Spoon rice mixture over half of each circle; spread to within 1 inches of edges. Fold pastry over filling; crimp edges to seal. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over tops.
  3. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut empanadas in half to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.16 Kcal (989 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.96g 26%
Cholesterol 55.39mg 18%
Sodium 415.46mg 17%
Potassium 159.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.85g 3%
Sugars 0.47g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 11.77g 24%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 121.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 277.5 Kcal (1162 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.92g 26%
Cholesterol 65.09mg 18%
Sodium 488.18mg 17%
Potassium 187.5mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.57g 3%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 13.83g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 6%
Calcium 142.5mg 12%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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