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Super Easy Caprese Empanadas (Vegetarian Empanadas Recipe)

These Super Easy Caprese Empanadas are the ultimate Italian appetizer! They're made with the perfect flavor combination of flavorful tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy cheese and flaky pastry. They're great to serve as an appetizer, snack or take for a delicious handheld lunch! 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 6 oz  fresh mozzarella cheese can use sliced, shredded or freshly shredded from a block!
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • Large handful of fresh basil chopped
  • 10 empanada discs I used store-bought
  • 1 egg whisked, for egg wash
  • Sauce, for dipping like pizza sauce or pesto!

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
  2. Add the mozzarella, chopped tomatoes and basil to a bowl and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. To assemble the empanadas, place a large spoonful of the cheese mixture onto the middle of each empanada disc. Then fold the empanada discs and seal the edges with a fork. Brush the top of the empanadas with the egg wash and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on the top.
  5. Serve the caprese empanadas with pizza sauce, pesto sauce, or whatever sounds good and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: ​use a multi-purpose gluten-free dough.
  • To make dairy-free: ​use dairy-free cheese.
  • If using a gluten-free dough (or making your own) you will need to create your own empanada disc. To do so:
  • Make sure to not overfill your empanada dough! You want to make sure the side of the empanada shell can completely close to keep all the ingredients from leaking out on your prepared baking sheet.  
  • Divide the dough in 10 equal pieces (you might not need all of your dough or you can double/triple the filling amount).
  • Roll each piece into a ball. On a flour dusted surface roll each ball into a round circle using a rolling pin.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1empanada Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2.6g (13%) Fiber 1.3g (5%) Sugar 3.7g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Serving 1empanada
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugar 3.7g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.