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Empanada de Queso: Cheese Turnovers Recipe

Empanada de Queso: Cheese Turnovers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb butter, chilled and cut into small cubes , plus 2 tbsp butter
1 egg
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 scant cup ice water
1 medium white onion, small dice
1 bunch spinach , chiffonade
3 cups coarsely grated manchego cheese
1 cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup dark raisins
egg wash (1 egg beaten with 2 tbsp water)

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg and vinegar. Slowly add the water, as needed, mixing to form the dough, until well blended. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and knead gently until the dough becomes smooth, only a few seconds. Wrap well and chill for 30 minutes.
Saute onion in butter and add spinach over medium heat. Cool and then combine with cheese, hazelnuts, and raisins.
On a lightly floured surface, roll half the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick (keep the other half refrigerated until ready to use). Cut out 3-inch circles. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each circle. Brush egg wash around the edges of the dough. Fold the edges up forming a pouch, and seal.
Refrigerate the empanadas on greased or parchment lined baking sheets at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Brush the empanadas with egg wash and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1622.88 Kcal (6795 kJ)
Calories from fat	937.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	104.18g	160%
Cholesterol	274.33mg	91%
Sodium	3073.58mg	128%
Potassium	1206.59mg	26%
Total Carbs	113.65g	38%
Sugars	1.85g	7%
Dietary Fiber	15.75g	63%
Protein	64.2g	128%
Vitamin C	28.9mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	2257.7mg	226%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	326.39 Kcal (1367 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.95g	160%
Cholesterol	55.17mg	91%
Sodium	618.15mg	128%
Potassium	242.66mg	26%
Total Carbs	22.86g	38%
Sugars	0.37g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	63%
Protein	12.91g	128%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	48%
Iron	2mg	56%
Calcium	454.1mg	226%

* 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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