Empanadas

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. It was specifically designed for college & university food service.

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Yield: 15 empanadas

Ingredients

1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour
4 ounces Non-dairy margarine
8 ounces Non-dairy cream cheese

Filling: Savory
½ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
12 ounces Non-dairy cream cheese
3 ounces Non-dairy mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Filling: Sweet
2 pounds Granny smith apples, peeled, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
1 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
2 tablespoons Non-dairy margarine

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cut margarine and cream cheese into flour until mixture becomes a course meal with lumps no larger than pea-size. Mix to a soft dough.
2. Divide dough into 15 balls of equal portion. Refrigerate four hours.
3. While dough is refrigerating, make filling (recipe options below).
4. Roll out dough balls into circles. You may need to sprinkle counter with a little flour for easier rolling. Spoon in one tablespoon filling. Fold and press edge with fork to seal.
5. Deep fry until golden brown.

Filling: Savory
1. Mix sun dried tomatoes, cilantro, cream cheese, mozzarella and cayenne pepper.
2. Spoon two tablespoons on each circle, fold and press edge with fork to seal.
3. Allow to rest in refrigerator for two hours.

Filing: Sweet
1. In a medium pot combine apples, lemon juice, cinnamon and margarine. Cook over medium flame until apples release their juice.
2. Blend brown sugar and flour together. Add to apple mixture. Cook and stir until lightly thickened.
3. Reduce heat and continue to cook until apples are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition information for Savory Empanada

Calories: 188 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 6g Carbohydrate: 15g Protein: 3g Sodium: 254mg Vitamin A: 1 μg Vitamin C: 0 Calcium: 4mg Iron: 1mg Folic Acid: 43μg

Nutrition information for Sweet Empanada
Calories: 219 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Carbohydrate: 30g Protein: 3g Sodium: 157mg Vitamin A: 3 μg Vitamin C: 3mg Calcium: 16mg Iron: 1mg Folic Acid: 45μg