Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries, with each region having its own unique variations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Easy Mushroom-Goat Cheese Empanadas

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Latin American, Spanish Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Mushrooms
• 100 gram Goat Cheese
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 8 sheet Empanada Dough

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add mushrooms, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Roll out the empanada dough and cut out circles using a round cutter.
6. Place a spoonful of the mushroom-goat cheese filling on one half of each dough circle.
7. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
8. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let the empanadas rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.