BOCA Savory Empanadas

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Ingredients

  • oil
  • red peppers
  • onion
  • garlic
  • veggie ground crumbles
  • fresh cilantro
  • tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp.
  3. oil in large skillet on medium heat.
  4. Add onions, peppers and garlic; cook 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  5. Add ground crumbles and tomato sauce; stir.
  6. Cook 2 min.
  7. or until heated through.
  8. Stir in cilantro.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. Prepare pie crust dough as directed on package, preparing both mixes in same bowl.
  11. Divide dough in half; shape each half into ball.
  12. Place 1 ball on lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/8-inch thickness.
  13. Cut into 12 rounds with 4-inch biscuit cutter, re-rolling trimmings as necessary.
  14. Repeat with remaining dough.
  15. Spoon about 1 Tbsp.
  16. crumbles mixture onto center of each dough round.
  17. Moisten edges with water; fold in half to enclose filling.
  18. Lightly press down tops to remove any air pockets.
  19. Seal edges with fork.
  20. Brush both sides of empanadas with remaining oil.
  21. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
  22. Bake 20 min.
  23. or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

459 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 34.5g 13% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 5.7g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 577.3mg 25% DV
Potassium 1294mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 230.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 160.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 331.3mg 25% DV
Iron 12.1mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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