Spinach Empanadas Recipe

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Spinach Empanadas
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
482
Calories
Total time
21
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Steam the spinach in a steamer until wilted, but not mushy-just a minute or two in the steamer.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan; when it is moderately hot, quickly stir in garlic and tomatoes, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes.
  3. Remove pan from heat and let cool; mix in the cooked spinach, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Dough: sift the flour with the salt and baking powder; place half the flour mixture in a big mixing bowl; make a well in the center.
  5. Place the butter, large, eggs, and water in the well.
  6. Mix at low speed to form a paste.
  7. Continue to mix in the remaining flour mixture until all is added; you may need to add water-slowly and in small quantities-until the dough reaches the right consistency.
  8. The dough should be soft and pliable, like pie dough.
  9. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  10. Lightly flour a work surface; divide the dough into 4 pieces (keep the pieces you aren't using in the refrigerator until you need them).
  11. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough about 1/8 inch thick.
  12. Use a large round cookie cutter or bowl (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut circles from the dough.
  13. Use a slotted spoon (to allow any excess liquid to drain from the filling) and put some filling in the center of the circle and fold over to make a half circle; don't overfill.
  14. Seal the edges of the dough with your fingers or with a fork to make a scalloped edge.
  15. Get a large frying pan and add enough vegetable oil to cover the empanadas completely; heat the oil to the frying stage, about 350°.
  16. Fry the empanadas in oil, turning occasionally until brown on all sides; drain on paper towels; serve hot.
  17. **You may also bake these in the oven on a lightly greased baking sheet at 350° for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 482.17 Kcal (2019 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.65g 47%
Cholesterol 147.88mg 49%
Sodium 1072.48mg 45%
Potassium 474.41mg 10%
Total Carbs 42.24g 14%
Sugars 1.92g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.28g 25%
Protein 12.22g 24%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 240.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 213.54 Kcal (894 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.57g 47%
Cholesterol 65.49mg 49%
Sodium 474.97mg 45%
Potassium 210.1mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.71g 14%
Sugars 0.85g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 25%
Protein 5.41g 24%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 21%
Iron 1.8mg 23%
Calcium 106.5mg 24%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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