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Empanadas

Formula Z/S
Serves 6 Hands-On Time: 20m Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (about 1 pound)
  • flour for the work surface
  • 1 16-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 1-pint container fresh salsa
  • 1 8-ounce package shredded Cheddar
  • sour cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F. Spread 1 teaspoon of the oil on a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into an 8-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
  2. On half of each round, spread some of the beans, then top with 1½ tablespoons of the salsa and 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Fold over the other half of each round, covering the filling, and press the curved edge with your thumb to seal. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining oil, then transfer to the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired. (Perfect complement: the salad of avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice pictured here.)
By Melinda Page; Elizabeth Wells,  September 2005
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Quick Tip

Keep cheese in the vegetable drawer with an unwrapped head of lettuce, which will provide the right level of humidity.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 485.42Calories From Fat 38
  • Calcium  322.34mg
  • Carbohydrate  53.44g
  • Cholesterol  45.74mg
  • Fat  20.77g
  • Fiber  6.38g
  • Iron  3.85mg
  • Protein  21.52mg
  • Sat Fat  8.96g
  • Sodium  1482.88mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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