Heart-Healthy Cheese Empanada
Satisfy your cravings guilt-free with these delightful Heart-Healthy Cheese Empanadas, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with whole wheat flour and olive oil, the flaky dough wraps around a creamy, protein-rich filling made with low-fat ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic powder. Perfectly baked to golden perfection with a light egg-white glaze, these empanadas are high in flavor while staying mindful of heart health. Ready in under an hour, they make a wholesome and delectable option for lunch, dinner, or even an appetizer. Discover how easy it is to enjoy comfort food that nurtures your body and your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.75 cup Warm water
- 1 cup Low-fat ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Chopped spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg white, beaten
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour and salt.
Stir in the olive oil and warm water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by mixing low-fat ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped spinach, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
After the dough has rested, divide it into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball into a 6-inch circle using a rolling pin.
Place about two tablespoons of the cheese filling in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
Use a fork to crimp the edges to ensure the filling is securely enclosed.
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg white.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and heart-healthy cheese empanadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1913 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1283 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2018 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
