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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (160g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 316
Calories from Fat 18 (5%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 2.1g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 35mg 11%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 71.0g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
Sugars 29.9g
Protein 5.7g 11%
Vitamin A 191mcg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
Vitamin C 18mg 30%
Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%

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Guava Empanadas Recipe #61019

Enjoy a little of the tropics in a wonderful dessert or snack, even breakfast! From The Melting Pot. Mexican, Spanish and Caribbean influence.
by Sharon123

55 min | 45 min prep

SERVES 6 -8

Dough

Filling

  1. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, and salt well.
  2. Then add oil and water until dough forms.
  3. Roll dough out 1/8-thick.
  4. With a 3-inch ring, cut out circles of dough.
  5. In a bowl mix guava jelly, mango, mint and lemon juice well.
  6. Spoon a little guava filling in the center of a circle of dough.
  7. Fold over the sides and brush with a little egg wash.
  8. Crimp the edges.
  9. Repeat process until all dough and filling is used.
  10. Fry empanadas in 375 degree oil until golden.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
  12. Serve with whipping cream.
  13. Enjoy!

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