Butternut Squash Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tbsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
cooking spray
7 tbsp butter, divided
3 cups chopped onion
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 2/3 cups shortening
2 tsp salt
2/3 to 3/4 cup ice water

Directions:

Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spread squash mixture in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450º for 15 minutes; stir squash, and bake 5 more minutes. Set aside.
Heat 3 tablespoons butter and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add onion, and cook 20 minutes or until caramelized, stirring often.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in nutmeg. Stir sauce and squash mixture into onion mixture. Let cool.
Combine remaining 5 cups flour, shortening, and 2 teaspoons salt using a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. (Mixture should have small lumps.) Sprinkle 2/3 cup ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough into 4-inch circles. Place about 2 tablespoons squash mixture in center of each dough circle. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold dough over filling, and pinch to seal. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 450º for 18 minutes or until golden.
Note: You may use thawed frozen empanada dough instead of the homemade pastry, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	7493.37 Kcal (31373 kJ)
Calories from fat	4497.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	499.75g	769%
Cholesterol	222.16mg	74%
Sodium	6106.14mg	254%
Potassium	5390.72mg	115%
Total Carbs	674.52g	225%
Sugars	55.06g	220%
Dietary Fiber	50.55g	202%
Protein	91.76g	184%
Vitamin C	227.2mg	379%
Vitamin A	10.1mg	335%
Iron	20.9mg	116%
Calcium	1252.6mg	125%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.06 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.68g	769%
Cholesterol	7.41mg	74%
Sodium	203.77mg	254%
Potassium	179.9mg	115%
Total Carbs	22.51g	225%
Sugars	1.84g	220%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	202%
Protein	3.06g	184%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	379%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	335%
Iron	0.7mg	116%
Calcium	41.8mg	125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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