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Spinach and Ricotta Empanadas

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
18 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 empanadas
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crust makes two pies
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1 egg yolk beaten, optional for brushing on pie crust

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, combine egg, ricotta cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in spinach mixture until combined.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 320mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12empanadas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% 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.