Baked Plantain Empanadas
User Reviews
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 empanadas
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Calories
67 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Venezuelan
Baked Plantain Empanadas
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This amazing Latin Baked Plantain Empanadas recipe is filled with oozy cheese and is the perfect finger appetizer to any party or celebration
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Ingredients
For Empanada Dough
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- salt + pepper to taste
For Filling
- 4 oz Latin or Mozzarella Cheese
Topping
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- Grease a sheet pan or line with parchment paper
- Cut the ends of plantains and then cut them into 2-3 pieces with the skin on. Boil in salted water for 20 minutes or until the soften
- Remove from water and peel the plantain. Puree the pieces using a potato ricer.
- Add the oil, salt, and pepper to the pureed plantains. Mix well with a spoon. Let this mixture cool for a few minutes before adding the egg and flour
- Add the egg yolk and mix until completely combined. Add the flour and knead with your hands until the dough comes together
- On a floured surface, using a rolling pin, roll dough into a large rectangle. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles. Repeat the process with remaining dough
- Place the circles on the sheet pan
- Cut the cheese into rectangles and place them on the lower half of the plantain circle. Fold the circles into a semi-circle shape and use a fork to crimp the edges making sure they are completely closed
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg and bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned on top
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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