Empanadas II

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Traditional Argentinian Empanadas recipe stuffed with potatoes, olives, raisins, and eggs
in Appetizer

Prep

1 hour

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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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
2 eggs , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
367
Sugar
6g
Fat
21g
Empanadas are a popular savory pastry that originated in Spain and Portugal and are now enjoyed in many parts of the world, including Argentina. These hand-held pies are typically stuffed with meat, vegetables, or cheese and baked or fried until crispy and golden. This recipe features a vegetarian filling made with mashed potatoes, onions, hard-cooked eggs, green olives, and raisins, seasoned with salt and pepper. The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the filling is savory and slightly sweet. These empanadas are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Roll out pastry and cut into 4-inch circles.
3.Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash.
4.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until tender.
5.In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cooked onions, chopped hard-cooked eggs, chopped green olives, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.Place a large spoonful of the potato mixture onto each pastry circle. Fold the circle in half and press the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
7.Place the empanadas on a baking sheet. Brush the beaten egg over the tops of the empanadas.
8.Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.

PROS

These empanadas are a comforting, hearty, and satisfying meal for any time of day.

They are versatile and can be made with different fillings and spices to suit individual preferences.

CONS

This recipe takes some time to prepare and assemble, but the end result is worth it.

They can be high in calories and fat if eaten in excess.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, and potassium.
Olives contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
Raisins are a good source of fiber and iron.
Eggs are a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.

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