Granada Turkey Empanada

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1367 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 each garlic clove minced
1 cup onion chopped
1/2 each green bell pepper minced
2 cups tomato fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves dried
1 teaspoon cilantro dried
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
15 ounces pie shell (9 inch) refrigerated
1 each egg white beaten

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté turkey, garlic, onion and green bell pepper until turkey is no longer pink in color, onions are transparent and green bell peppers are tender-

crisp.

Stir in tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Stirring, occasionally, cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced.

Spray cookie sheet with non stick vegetable oil.

Unfold, one pie crust in the center of the cookie sheet.

Carefully, spread one half the meat mixture to within 1 inch of one half of pie crust.

Brush exposed 1 inch of pie crust with egg white.

Encase meat by folding other half of pie crust over meat mixture.

Using a fork, press edges of crust together.

Pierce top of crust to make vent holes, allowing steam to escape.

Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and pie crust.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.

To serve, cut each empanada into 4 wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 367g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1367 56% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85.0g131%
 Saturated Fat 27.0g135%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 1593mg66%
Total Carbohydrate 122.0g41%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g14%
 Sugars 12.0g
Protein 27.0g54%
Vitamin A 9%  Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 8%  Iron 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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