Guava Empanadas (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 8 - oz package cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 3/4 cup guava paste
  • 1 14 -oz package frozen empanada wrappers, thawed
  • confectioners' sugar , for dusting

Directions:

  1. Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
  3. Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.) Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
  4. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.87 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.21g 13%
Cholesterol 43.55mg 15%
Sodium 80.1mg 3%
Potassium 50.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.71g 5%
Sugars 14.24g 57%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 2.01g 4%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 13%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 298.26 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.76g 13%
Cholesterol 94.21mg 15%
Sodium 173.27mg 3%
Potassium 109.16mg 1%
Total Carbs 31.82g 5%
Sugars 30.81g 57%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 1%
Protein 4.35g 4%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 13%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 54.2mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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