Some of my coworkers have lived in Chili, so they requested a healthy, authentic empanada recipe. At first, pork, scrambled eggs, and raisins seemed like a strange combination, but they all work well in this exotic dish. So if you're looking for a unique, Latin appetizer, give these a try! Just keep in mind that they're fairly high in calories, so don’t eat too many!
PREP TIME:15 min
COOK TIME:45 min
TOTAL TIME:1 hr
SERVES:32
Ingredients
Dough
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Nutrition per serving
180 CALS
7 G
20 G
8 G
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AMOUNT PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE
Calories
180
From Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
4.5g
23%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Carbohydrates
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugar
4g
Protein
7g
Directions
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook until the onions are golden brown.
4. Add the ground pork and cook through.
5. Drain the fat from the skillet.
6. Stir in the eggs and raisins.
7. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
8. Add to the pork mixture and continue to cook until the liquid thickens.
9. Remove from heat, then set aside.
10. In a medium bowl, mix together the milk and butter.
11. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
12. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together, then mix together until dough forms.
13. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
14. Lightly flour a surface, then roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thick.
15. With a round cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles.
16. Drop equal portions of pork mixture into the center of each circle of dough—about ½ tablespoon.
17. Fold each circle in half, then press the edges with a fork to seal.
18. If you’re having trouble getting it to seal, wet a finger and rub the edges of dough with a little water.
19. Brush the tops of each empanada with some of the beaten egg.
20. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition per serving
180 CALS
7 G
20 G
8 G
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AMOUNT PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE
Calories
180
From Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
4.5g
23%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
210mg
9%
Carbohydrates
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugar
4g
Protein
7g
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