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Greek Empanadas

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1943598

Serving Description: 1 Empanada (4.8 oz)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Beans, Vegetarian

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1943598

Serving Description: 1 Empanada (4.8 oz)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Beans, Vegetarian

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

Ingredients

Ingredients list for this recipe is unavailable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), canned: 65% (drained)

Pre-Preparation

  1. Thaw dough under refrigeration at 41°F or less until pliable, about 1 to 2 hours. 

  2. Drain and rinse garbanzo beans.

  3. Wash produce as needed. 

  4. Mince garlic.

  5. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Preparation

  1. In a pot set on medium heat, melt butter.

  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Add spinach and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and it has released its liquid. 

  4. Remove from heat, then drain spinach by pressing firmly to remove excess liquid.

  5. Use a food processor, blender, or immersion blender to purée garbanzo beans until smooth.

  6. In a bowl, mix puréed beans, drained spinach, feta, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.

  7. Use a number 16 scoop to fill the center of each dough round with the spinach mixture.

  8. Brush the edges of the dough with water, fold over, and crimp to seal.

  9. Place 20 empanadas on each parchment-lined sheet pan.

  10. Brush tops with oil.

  11. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown and the filling reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

  12. Hot hold at 140°F or higher until service.

Serving

Serving size: 1 empanada (approximately 4.8 oz)

Suggested serving utensil: spatula

Recipe Source: Chef Ann Foundation


Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

PLEASE NOTE: Crediting is under maintenance, and may be incomplete. Please double check using your own crediting process before implementing in a menu.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Grains 2 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 1.25 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 397.77 kcal
Total Fat 22.48 gm
Saturated Fat 6.36 gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 605.11 mg
Carbohydrates 37.11 gm
Fiber 5.16 gm
Sugars 4.18* gm
Added Sugars 3.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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