Peruvian Empanada
- Ingredients:16
- Servings:52
- Calories per serving:240
Peruvian Empanada
- Ingredients:16
- Servings:52
- Calories per serving:240
Biscuit dough envelopes a magnificent chicken mixture with chili powder, garlic and jalapeños.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Diced chicken, cooked | 2 lb | 6 1/2 cups |
| Olive oil | ---Value Not Available | 3 Tbsp |
| Onions, chopped | 5.75 oz | 1 cup |
| Paprika | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Cumin, ground | 2.50 oz | 2/3 cup |
| Chili powder | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Garlic, fresh, minced | ---Value Not Available | 2 each |
| Lime juice | 3.25 oz | 2/3 cup |
| Granulated sugar | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Jalapeño peppers, fresh, chopped | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Hard boiled eggs, chopped | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Green olives, chopped | 4.60 oz | 1 cup |
| Soy sauce | 4.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Cilantro, fresh, chopped | 6 oz | 1 cup |
Empanada Shell
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Southern Style Frozen Dough Biscuit, 2.2 oz (06252) | 7 lb 2.40 oz | 52 each |
| Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour (12610), for dusting | ---Value Not Available | ---Value Not Available |
Instructions
- Step 1
Place biscuits on sheet pan; thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours, until completely thawed.
Pulse chicken in food processor until fine, approx. 5 seconds.
Sauté onions in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent.
Add chicken and all other meat filling ingredients except for soy sauce and cilantro.
Sauté until all ingredients are well combined and warm, approx. 3-4 minutes.
Place sautéed mixture into a bowl and add soy sauce and cilantro, stirring until fully incorporated.
Roll out each biscuit on a generously floured surface until disc is approx. 4-5 inches in diameter.
Place filling using a #30 scoop on center of each rolled out biscuit.
Fold over each biscuit, enclosing the filling and crimp closed with a fork.
Place empanadas in a 4X4 pattern on a greased or parchment-lined full sheet pan.
Brush each empanada with a light amount of egg wash and bake as directed below.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
325°F |
12-15 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
23-25 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories240
- Total Fat11g
- Protein10g
- Total Carbohydrate25g
- Sugars0g
Servings: 52
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 240
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2&½g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 1,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¼c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1&½
