Picnic Empanadas

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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 lb puff pastry
  • 1 medium egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  2. Melt the butter in a frying pan, then add the onion and cook over a low heat for about 10 minutes until golden and very soft.
  3. Add the sweet potato and paprika then cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Season and stir in the parsley. Leave to cool for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, roll out the pastry to 1/4 in thickness, then cut out about 18 rounds, using a 3-4in cutter or upturned cup.
  6. Spoon a little of the filling onto one side of each round and brush the edges with beaten egg. Fold over to form a crescent shape and pinch the edges together firmly.
  7. Place on a non-stick baking sheet, brush with egg and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until well risen and golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack or wrap in baking parchment and a layer of foil to keep warm for the picnic.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

660 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 39.4g 51% DV
Carbs 73g 27% DV
Fiber 16.9g 60% DV
Sugar 11.3g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 369.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 1484.8mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 142mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 764.5mcg 85% DV
Vitamin C 33.3mg 37% DV
Calcium 418mg 32% DV
Iron 12.5mg 69% DV

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

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