Low Fat Ham and Cheese Empanadas
These Low Fat Ham and Cheese Empanadas are the perfect balance of indulgence and health-conscious eating, offering all the comforting flavors of the classic dish with a guilt-free twist. The golden, flaky dough is made with a wholesome blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours and enriched with low-fat Greek yogurt for a tender texture. Inside, a savory filling of finely chopped low-fat ham, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh scallions packs each empanada with irresistible flavor. Oven-baked instead of fried, these empanadas are brushed with egg white to achieve a beautifully crisp finish while staying light on calories. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal as a snack, appetizer, or a lunchbox treat. Perfectly portable and utterly delicious, these healthier empanadas will quickly become a family favorite! Keywords: low fat empanadas, baked ham and cheese empanadas, healthy snack ideas, low-calorie comfort foods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Cold water
- 0.25 cup Low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Low-fat cooked ham, finely chopped
- 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 pieces Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 piece Egg white
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the low-fat Greek yogurt and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water and low-fat milk to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. If needed, add a little more water until the dough is pliable but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, mix together the chopped ham, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped scallions.
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, about 4 inches in diameter.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the ham and cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges with a fork to seal and crimp the edge. Repeat for all empanadas.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg white to give them a glossy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 5347 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 133.6 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1095 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1538 mg | 33% | |
*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.
