Plantain Empanadas Recipe

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Plantain Empanadas
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
329
Calories
Total time
200
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut a lengthwise slit in each plantain and set on a baking sheet. Bake until the flesh is thoroughly soft and oozing through the slit, 40 to 50 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, make the stuffing: Finely dice the poblano chile. Combine with the remaining stuffing ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. The stuffing can be made up to a day in advance and reserved in the refrigerator.
  4. Make the dough in a food processor or in a mixer with a paddle attachment: Peel, trim and discard any tough ends from the plantains. Combine the plantains, banana and salt and pulse until a smooth puree is formed, or mix until just blended. Be careful not to overwork the dough, or it will become too starchy. Wrap in plastic and chill about 2 hours.
  5. To assemble the empanadas, roll 2 tbs of the dough lightly between your palms to form a ball. Line the bottom of a tortilla press with a small plastic bag and place the ball of dough in the center. Place another small bag over the dough and press to form a 3 1/2-inch circle. (If you do not have a tortilla press, the dough can be flattened with the palm of your hand on a counter, with a sheet of plastic above and below to prevent sticking.) Place about 1 tsp of the bean stuffing on half of the dough circle and fold over to enclose, pressing the edges to seal. Place the stuffed empanadas on a platter and chill at least 30 minutes or as long as a day (Stuffed empanadas can also be frozen.)
  6. To cook, heat the peanut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 4 to 6 empanadas at a time, shaking the pan constantly, about 1 minute per side or until dark brown all over. (If they darken to quickly, as they may if very ripe plantains were used, lower the flame slightly.) Drain on paper towels. Serve with hot crema, creme fraiche or sour cream for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.43 Kcal (1379 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.32g 19%
Cholesterol 24.37mg 8%
Sodium 469.98mg 20%
Potassium 806.41mg 17%
Total Carbs 47.52g 16%
Sugars 17.93g 72%
Dietary Fiber 6.39g 26%
Protein 9.54g 19%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 26%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 157.8mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 207.47 Kcal (869 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 19%
Cholesterol 15.35mg 8%
Sodium 295.99mg 20%
Potassium 507.86mg 17%
Total Carbs 29.93g 16%
Sugars 11.29g 72%
Dietary Fiber 4.02g 26%
Protein 6.01g 19%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 26%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 99.4mg 16%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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