Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas)

Vegetarian - Tips

Vegetarian empanadas are ideal for those on a vegetarian diet, or for those just wishing to cut down on their meat intake. These empanadas have a delightful filling of mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil, making them light yet filling and a tasty, easy option for feeding family and friends.

Empanadas de Tomate Queso y Albahaca Tomato Basil and Mozzarella Empanadas

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 35 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 empanadas

Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas)

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking trays. Brush mustard over tops; sprinkle sesame seeds over mustard.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas)

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 185.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.6g 17%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 7%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 12.8mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 771.8IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 12.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 179.9mg 18%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 15.8mg 6%

Potassium: 128.7mg 4%

Sodium: 356.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 66.4

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.