Empanadas Ii

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green olives
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place diced potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, then onion. Toss lightly to coat. Saute onion for 5 minutes, then add cooked potatoes. Saute mixture an additional 10 minutes, until onions are caramelized and potatoes are lightly browned.
  4. Place potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Add hard-cooked eggs, olives, and raisins. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Roll out pastry and cut 32 3-inch circles. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling on one half of each circle. Fold pastry in half and crimp edges with a fork. Place empanadas on a baking sheet and brush each one with beaten egg.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

625 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 39.3g 50% DV
Carbs 66.9g 24% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 17.8g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10250.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 800.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8% DV
Calcium 104.8mg 8% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

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

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