Veggie Empanada Recipe

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Veggie Empanada
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  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the vegetable shortening. Add the onions, shallots, and garlic and cook until they are soft but not browned.
  2. Lower the heat and add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped mixed green and red peppers, parsley, wine, stock, and mushrooms.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the carrots, zucchini, squash, and broccoli and cook until the vegetables are al dente. Add the mixed vegetables and spinach and heat through. Drain the vegetables and put them into an ice bath. When cool, drain well.
  4. Put the vegetables back into the pot along with the creamed corn. Mix in the red pepper flakes, paprika, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Place 1/4 cup vegetable mixture on the middle of each empanada dough disk. Avoid reaching the edges with the filling because oiliness will prevent good sealing. Slightly wet the edges, fold in half, and stick edges together. The shape should resemble a half-moon. Seal by pinching the edge between your thumb and index finger to make a curl about 5 or 6 times. Other sealing procedures like pinching without curling or using a fork to seal will not prevent the juices from leaking.
  7. Place the finished empanadas on the cookie sheet and brush them with the egg yolk. Cook until they are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 568.85 Kcal (2382 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.4g 41%
Cholesterol 60.94mg 20%
Sodium 902.73mg 38%
Potassium 572.97mg 12%
Total Carbs 73.06g 24%
Sugars 9.46g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.98g 28%
Protein 12.25g 24%
Vitamin C 42.7mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 12%
Iron 11mg 61%
Calcium 88.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.51 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.26g 41%
Cholesterol 16.77mg 20%
Sodium 248.37mg 38%
Potassium 157.64mg 12%
Total Carbs 20.1g 24%
Sugars 2.6g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.92g 28%
Protein 3.37g 24%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 3mg 61%
Calcium 24.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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