Yummy Banana Empanadas Recipe

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Yummy Banana Empanadas
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Ingredients:

  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp shortening
  • filling
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tsp honey

Directions:

  1. Measure flour and sugar into bowl and stir to mix then add shortening and cut into flour.
  2. Dissolve salt in water and mix in egg yolk then add to flour mixture to form medium stiff dough.
  3. Knead 5 minutes into smooth ball then divide into 10 equal parts.
  4. Roll into balls then cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll each ball into a flat round tortilla shape then place on hot pan and cook briefly on one side.
  6. Combine filling ingredients and toss gently then place filling in center of tortillas.
  7. Brush egg white around edges and fold over to form 1/2 moon and press edges with fork.
  8. Cook in oil heated to 350 for 2 minutes and turn as necessary until browned.
  9. Remove and drain on paper towels then sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.69 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.36g 22%
Cholesterol 16.37mg 5%
Sodium 1079.33mg 45%
Potassium 226.74mg 5%
Total Carbs 47.49g 16%
Sugars 5.33g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5.41g 22%
Protein 6.2g 12%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 118.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 261.79 Kcal (1096 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.1g 22%
Cholesterol 12.65mg 5%
Sodium 834.26mg 45%
Potassium 175.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.71g 16%
Sugars 4.12g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.18g 22%
Protein 4.79g 12%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 5%
Iron 2mg 14%
Calcium 91.5mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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