Description
Delicious, flaky pastry filled with sautéed spinach, garlic, and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cheese (feta or cream cheese)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
- 1 package empanada dough or homemade from 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add spinach, cooking until wilted. Mix in cheese and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Make the Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until the dough holds together. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- Assemble Empanadas: Roll out the dough, cut into 5-6 inch rounds, fill with mixture, fold and seal edges.
- Cook: Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or fry in hot oil until golden.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fillings or spices for added flavor. Serve warm for best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: South American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: empanadas, spinach, vegetarian, appetizer, comfort food