Swiss Chard Empanadas Recipe

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Swiss Chard Empanadas
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
1158
Calories
Total time
61
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the Dough:.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, lard, butter and salt. Mix lightly with your fingers until the mixture forms pea-sized pieces. Using a fork, stir in the ice water, a little at a time, until a dough forms, and then knead lightly until it comes together in a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
  3. For the Filling:.
  4. In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, salt and pepper and sauté until the onion is soft and begins to turn lightly golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the chard stems and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add the chard leaves and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Add the cheeses and lime juice and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  5. To Assemble:.
  6. On a lightly floured board, roll out the dough about 1/8 inch thick. Using a 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Place about 2 teaspoons of the filling on 1/2 of each round, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Dampen the edges of the dough with a little of the egg glaze, then fold the dough over to enclose the filling. Seal the edges by pressing firmly with the tines of a fork. Arrange the empanadas on a tray, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days before baking.
  7. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Place the empanadas on a baking shee. Brush the tops with the egg glaze and sprinkle with cracked pepper. Using a sharp knife, cut 2 or 3 small slits in the top of each empanada to allow steam to escape.
  8. Bake until golden, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1157.92 Kcal (4848 kJ)
Calories from fat 795.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 88.39g 136%
Cholesterol 239.72mg 80%
Sodium 3444.67mg 144%
Potassium 412.08mg 9%
Total Carbs 43.87g 15%
Sugars 2.31g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 14%
Protein 49.89g 100%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 41%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 51%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 997.3mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 511.15 Kcal (2140 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.02g 136%
Cholesterol 105.82mg 80%
Sodium 1520.63mg 144%
Potassium 181.91mg 9%
Total Carbs 19.36g 15%
Sugars 1.02g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 14%
Protein 22.02g 100%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 41%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 51%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 440.2mg 100%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.8
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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