Description
Delicious Spinach Empanadas filled with sautéed spinach, onions, garlic, and cheese, wrapped in flaky pastry, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
- 1 egg, beaten (for binding)
- 1 package empanada dough (or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (nutmeg, parsley, cilantro)
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet until golden and fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Incorporate cheese, season with salt and pepper, and let cool.
- If making dough, combine flour, salt, butter, and water; chill for at least 30 minutes. If using store-bought, let it sit at room temperature.
- Roll out dough into 6-inch circles. Add filling to one half, brush edges with beaten egg, fold, and crimp with a fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place empanadas on a lined baking sheet, brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or yogurt sauce.
Notes
Ensure spinach mixture is well-drained to avoid soggy dough. Experiment with different cheeses and seasonings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spinach, Empanadas, Vegetarian, Appetizer, Baking