How to Make Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca, or Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas, are a delicious and savory pastry dish that originates from Latin America. These empanadas are filled with a flavorful combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese, making them a perfect choice for a satisfying and flavorful snack or appetizer.

Empanadas are a popular staple in Latin American cuisine, and they can be found in a variety of flavors and fillings. This particular...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes, seeded and cubed
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray
  • 12 empanada pastry discs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 empanadas

  • Combine tomatoes and basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Mix in mozzarella cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Let marinate at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Arrange pastry discs on a flat work surface. Dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of the tomato mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press with a fork to seal.
  • Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking trays. Brush mustard over tops; sprinkle sesame seeds over mustard.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 356mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 129mg