Turkey Empanadas

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Turkey Empanadas
45 min.
6
480kcal

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? These Turkey Empanadas are a fantastic choice! With their flaky, golden crust and savory filling, they are sure to impress your family and friends. Not only are they dairy-free, making them suitable for various dietary needs, but they also pack a hearty punch with tender diced turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and flavorful stuffing.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these empanadas are a quick and easy option for busy weeknights or a delightful addition to your holiday gatherings. The combination of textures and flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, they are versatile enough to be served as a main dish or a delightful appetizer.

What’s more, the addition of cranberry sauce on the side adds a sweet and tangy contrast that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these mouthwatering Turkey Empanadas that are sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  •  egg whites with 1 teaspoon cold water (for glaze) beaten to blend
  • 0.5 cup gravy chilled
  • cup potatoes divided mashed
  •  puff pastry frozen thawed (3 sheets)
  • cup pepperidge farm sage and onion stuffing stuffing divided
  • cups turkey dark diced white cooked ( and meat)
  • servings roasted cranberry sauce 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix turkey with chilled gravy in smallbowl.
  2. Roll out 3 pastry sheets to 12-inch longrectangles on floured work surface.
  3. Cut out 2 six-inch rounds from each pastrysheet, using small plate as guide (6 roundstotal).
  4. Place each round on one 8- to 9-inchparchment square.
  5. Spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons mashed potatoesonto half of each pastry round; press lightlyto flatten, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with2 to 3 tablespoons stuffing, then about1/3 cup turkey mixture.
  6. Brush glaze around filling on 1 pastryhalf. Fold plain pastry half over filling,stretching dough to cover. Seal edges withfork tines. Repeat to form 5 more empanadas.
  7. Transfer empanadas (still on parchmentsquares) to 2 rimmed baking sheets (3 oneach sheet), spacing 2 inches apart. Chillempanadas 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 425°F. Press edgesof empanadas again with fork tines.
  9. Brushempanadas with egg-white glaze and cutsmall slits in top to allow steam to escape.
  10. Bake empanadas 10 minutes. Reduceheat to 350°F and bake empanadas untilpuffed and golden, 25 to 35 minutes longer.
  11. Serve empanadas, passing cranberrysauce alongside

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein11.08%
Fat38.54%
Carbs50.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.29
Glycemic Load
14.45
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.810434794944%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
1.89mg
Quercetin
1.92mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:479.82kcal
23.99%
Fat:20.77g
31.95%
Saturated Fat:5.18g
32.38%
Carbohydrates:61.08g
20.36%
Net Carbohydrates:57.96g
21.08%
Sugar:23.93g
26.58%
Cholesterol:25.43mg
8.48%
Sodium:402.42mg
17.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.43g
26.86%
Selenium:34.92µg
49.89%
Vitamin B3:5.17mg
25.83%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.78%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.5%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.68%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.32%
Folate:53.67µg
13.42%
Iron:2.26mg
12.54%
Fiber:3.12g
12.48%
Phosphorus:122.63mg
12.26%
Vitamin K:12.79µg
12.18%
Vitamin C:7.59mg
9.21%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.14%
Potassium:298.89mg
8.54%
Copper:0.15mg
7.66%
Magnesium:28.82mg
7.2%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.87%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.09%
Vitamin A:153.4IU
3.07%
Calcium:25.04mg
2.5%
Source:Epicurious