Guava Empanadas

Name: Guava Empanadas
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Spanish, European
Ingredients: 227 grams package cream cheese; 1 large egg; 397 grams package frozen empanada wrappers, thawed; 177 milliliters guava paste; 1 Grated zest and juice of lime; 1 Tbsp sugar; 10 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

You can never have too many European recipes, so give Guavan Empanadas a try. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 219 calories. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of cream cheese, juice of lime, empanada wrappers, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

Instructions

Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.

Ingredients you will need

Cream Cheese

Lime Juice

Lime Zest

Sugar

Egg

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.

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Cream Cheese

Dough

Guava

Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches.)

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Cooking Oil