Carnitas Empanadas with Avocado Crema
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
20 empanadas
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Calories
130 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carnitas Empanadas with Avocado Crema
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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
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 sticks
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Pinch paprika
- 1 1/2-2 cups carnitas leftover
- 1 medium avocado ripe
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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