Description
Delicious Tuna Empanadas with a buttery crust and savory filling of tuna, onions, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup drained tuna
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- Fresh lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg wash (for brushing)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix flour with cold butter and gradually add ice water until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add tuna, bell pepper, lime juice, salt, and pepper; cook until combined. Allow to cool.
- Assemble the Empanadas: Roll out the dough, cut circles, fill, fold over, and crimp edges to seal.
- Bake or Fry: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, or fry until crispy.
- Enjoy: Let cool slightly and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
Empanadas can be stored in the fridge for up to three days and freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tuna, empanadas, snack, Latin American, comfort food