Carnitas Empanadas with Avocado Crema

Name: Carnitas Empanadas with Avocado Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20 empanadas
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3/4 cup butter; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; Pinch of paprika; 1 1/2-2 cups leftover carnitas; 1 medium ripe avocado; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon lime juice

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
20 empanadas
Calories
130 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Carnitas Empanadas with Avocado Crema

Vance Hodge

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The empanada dough is super simple to prepare and you really can't mess it up. That said, you can use a pie crust if you absolutely hate making your own dough.

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Ingredients

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1 cup water
3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 sticks
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
Pinch of paprika
1 1/2-2 cups leftover carnitas
1 medium ripe avocado
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon lime juice

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Instructions

Heat the water and butter together over low heat in a medium saucepan until the butter is melted. Allow to cool a few minutes, until cool enough to touch.
Mix flour, salt, and paprika in a large mixing bowl, making a well in the center. Pour the butter/water mixture into the center of the flour and mix with your hands until you get a wet, oily dough. I did this in my stand mixer with no problems whatsoever.
Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for two hours or overnight.
To assemble to empanadas, break off about 20 golf ball sized balls of dough and roll them out in a thin, flat disc about 5 inches in diameter on a lightly floured surface. Place a couple tablespoons of warmed carnitas in the center of each disc of dough and fold over to make a half moon shape. Press edges firmly to seal them and crimp with a fork or your fingers. Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
In a food processor or blend, blend together the avocado, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside the empanadas for dipping.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20empanadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	130kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	296mg	12%
Potassium	25mg	1%
Vitamin A	220IU	4%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	6mg	1%
Iron	0.8mg	4%