Sweet Potato Empanadas Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Sweet Potato Empanadas are a delicious and savory pastry filled with a flavorful sweet potato filling. The dough is made from scratch and the filling is a combination of roasted sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. These empanadas are perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.

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Ingredients for Sweet Potato Empanadas Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • 0.06 cup Diced Onions
  • 1/4 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.13 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.06 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.03 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • as needed Empanada Dough
  • 0.13 Egg, Beaten

Directions: Sweet Potato Empanadas Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, spices, and salt.
  • STEP 3.Roll out the empanada dough and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
  • STEP 4.Place a spoonful of the sweet potato filling onto each dough circle and fold it in half. Press the edges to seal.
  • STEP 5.Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with beaten egg for a golden crust.
  • STEP 6.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden and crispy.
  • STEP 7.Serve hot as an appetizer or a main dish.

Cooking Tips

  • You can roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables or protein to the filling, such as spinach or ground meat.
  • Serve the empanadas with a dipping sauce, such as salsa or chimichurri.

Storage and Serving

  • Store leftover empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, place the empanadas in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve the sweet potato empanadas hot as an appetizer or a main dish.
Nutrition
value
87
calories per serving
1 g Fat1 g Protein17 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    1g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    17g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    17g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    16mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    2045mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    13mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    36mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp