Guava Empanadas

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • Dough
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Filling
  • 8 ounces guava jelly
  • 1/2 cup sliced mango
  • 1 tablespoon mint, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, and salt well.
  2. Then add oil and water until dough forms.
  3. Roll dough out 1/8-thick.
  4. With a 3-inch ring, cut out circles of dough.
  5. In a bowl mix guava jelly, mango, mint and lemon juice well.
  6. Spoon a little guava filling in the center of a circle of dough.
  7. Fold over the sides and brush with a little egg wash.
  8. Crimp the edges.
  9. Repeat process until all dough and filling is used.
  10. Fry empanadas in 375 degree oil until golden.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
  12. Serve with whipping cream.
  13. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

830 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 40.3g 52% DV
Carbs 112.8g 41% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 27.9g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9965.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 599.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 37.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23% DV
Calcium 163mg 13% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

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

Vegetarian recipes → All recipes →