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Serving Size 1 (260g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 lb pizza dough |
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| Calories 324 | ||
| Calories from Fat 163 | (50%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 18.2g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 44% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% | |
| Sodium 974mg | 40% | |
| Potassium 504mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.5g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 22% | |
| Sugars 3.0g | ||
| Protein 16.0g | 31% | |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup flour (for the work surface)
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (1 pint) container fresh salsa
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream (to garnish) (optional)
- avocado (to garnish) (optional)
Directions
1
Heat oven to 400°F Spread 1 teaspoon of the oil on a baking sheet.2
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into an 8in round on a lightly floured surface. On 1 side of each round, spread some of the beans, then top with 1 1/2 tbs of salsa and 2 tbs of cheese.3
Fold each of the rounds in half, covering the filling, and sealing the dough on the curved edge with your thumb. Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining oil. Transfer to the already greased baking sheet.4
Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.5
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sliced avocado if desired.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: TreeSquirrel
On Oct 4, 2009
I made my own pizza dough in my bread-maker for one large pizza and divided that dough into 6 smaller, rolled out circles. I added chopped garlic, onion, and green peppers to my boyfriends empanadas. On mine, I had them with just re-fried beans and cheese. Next time I make the pizza dough, I'm going to try a cornbread-type recipe to add to the Mexican flavor of this meal. It was quick, easy and totally yummy! What's not to love about it?!?!
From: Japan bound
On Apr 29, 2008
Simple and tasty. I had leftovers from tacos, so I also made some with ground beef added, and liked it better. Next time I make tacos, I think I'll just stir all of the leftovers together for the filling.
From: magpie diner
On Apr 2, 2009
This certainly is a quick and easy way to make empanadas! I don't think I'd serve them at a dinner or drinks party, but they make a great casual lunch or snack, especially for kids. Would be ideal for a kids party. I used some leftover wh.wheat pizza dough that I had on hand, not the type that comes in a tube in the grocery store (which would have been even easier). I think next time we have a taco or burrito meal, I'll pick up a tube of that dough so that we can make these empanadas with the leftovers the next day. I had enough dough to make the 6 empanadas, but I didn't need the full tin of refried beans or that much salsa or cheese....and they were still bursting at the seams. Thanks Esmerelda, these were fun!
From: chefingwithchefmama1
On Sep 11, 2008
My family loved these. My son ate his leftovers for breakfast the next morning! I'm always on the lookout for recipes using pizza dough because I stock up on Trader Joe's $.99 pizza dough and freeze it. Makes for quick and easy meals (or even doughnuts!). Thanks!
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