Vegetable Empanadas

Empanadas are usually filled with meat, often beef, but these are full of vegetables instead.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 40 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14.1 oz.) pie dough
  • 1 large egg,
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup diced roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp. seasoning salt

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut 3" circles out of the pie dough. Beat egg and water together in a small bowl.
  • Combine the onion, corn, peppers, and seasoning salt. Put a spoonful of the mixture in the middle of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the dough circles with egg mixture, fold the dough over to make a half circle, and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
  • Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden. Serve warm.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14.1 oz.) pie dough
  • 1 large egg,
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup diced roasted red bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp. seasoning salt

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut 3" circles out of the pie dough. Beat egg and water together in a small bowl.
  • Combine the onion, corn, peppers, and seasoning salt. Put a spoonful of the mixture in the middle of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the dough circles with egg mixture, fold the dough over to make a half circle, and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
  • Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories330
Total Fat14g
Saturated Fat8g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium530mg
Total Carbohydrate34g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars2g
Protein4g