Spinach and Ricotta Empanadas
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Additional Time
18 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 empanadas
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spinach and Ricotta Empanadas
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Flaky pie crust filled with fresh spinach, garlic, and ricotta cheese. These Spinach and Cheese Empanadas are an easy dinner or appetizer recipe, and best served with fresh Chimichurri sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 box pie crust makes two pies, refrigerated
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 4 cups spinach fresh
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 egg beaten, optional for brushing on pie crust, yolk
Instructions
- Unroll pie crust from package. Using a 4-inch biscuit cutter, get all your crusts ready. Re-roll crust and cut out more. You should get about 12 circles. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute butter, onion, and fresh spinach over medium high heat. Stir and cook for several minutes, until spinach cooks down. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in spinach mixture until combined.
- Using about 1 large tablespoon scoop, fill each pie crust circle with a dollop of filling. Fold in half and pinch edges. Seal by pressing the tines of a fork along the edge. Repeat with all circles.
- Place empanadas on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush tops with beat egg yolk for a rich color (optional). Bake for 18-22 minutes in a 425°F oven. Serve with chimichurri sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- You can freeze these either before baking or after! No need to thaw them before baking. Just add a couple minutes more time in the oven. Reheat baked frozen empanadas in the toaster oven, conventional oven or microwave.
- While they’re not vegan due to the cheese, butter and egg, vegetarians can happily enjoy meatless Spinach Cheese Empanadas with the rest of the family.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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