Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Paraguayan Vegetarian Turnovers

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Paraguayan Vegetarian Turnovers - Empanadas

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Paraguayan Vegetarian Turnovers - Empanadas

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Veggie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound frozen shortcrust pastry -- or puff pastry, thawed
1 onion -- sliced
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
2 garlic cloves -- sliced
2 hard boiled eggs -- to 3 eggs, chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon parsley -- chopped
1 tablespoon oil -- to 2 tablespoons, or as needed
salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

Saute the onion in hot oil and, when it is soft, add the bell pepper and then the garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the eggs, chili, cumin, parsley and seasoning. Mix well.

Roll out the pastry, and then cut into rounds using a saucer.

Spoon some of the mix onto one side of the dough and fold the other side over, pressing down the edges with a fork. Prick with a fork to let air escape.

Place on a baking sheet, and cook for 10 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or salsa and a salad.

Serves 4

AuthorNote: a recipe from Paraguay, although empanadas are found pretty much throughout the region. They are stuffed pastries or turnovers, and can be made with many different ingredients, including hard-boiled egg with cheese and chili powder. You can also try a mix using crushed sweetcorn or red kidney beans.

Cuisine:
"LatinAmerican/Hispanic"
Source:
"One World Vegetarian Cookbook by Troth Wells, 2011"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Nov 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 716 Calories; 49g Fat (61.9% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 106mg Cholesterol; 318mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 9 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 926654 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0