Spinach And Potato Indian Empanadas Recipes

SPINACH AND CHEESE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a standing electric mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed until very smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl, as necessary. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour, little by little, and the salt, and process until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a slightly floured surface and knead lightly. Form the dough into a disk, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the reserved bacon drippings in a medium nonstick skillet and, when hot, add the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted and has released its liquid, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the spinach to a colander to drain. When the spinach has cooled enough to handle, squeeze to release any excess water, then transfer to a cutting board and finely chop. Set aside.
• Add 2 more teaspoons of the bacon drippings to the same skillet, then add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the reserved spinach, crumbled bacon, cottage cheese, salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to cool thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and, working on a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/8-inch thick. Using a small bowl or saucer as a guide, cut the dough into as many 5-inch circles as possible. Gather the scraps of dough together and knead lightly to reform the dough into a disk. Roll out as before and again cut as many rounds as you can. You should be able to get 10 to 12 rounds. Divide the spinach filling evenly among the dough circles. Using your fingers, lightly moisten the edges with some of the beaten egg, then fold 1 side over so that the edges meet, and press to seal. Crimp the edges using the tines of a fork and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the empanadas are assembled. Brush the tops of each empanada with some of the beaten egg and bake uncovered until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Serve either warm or at room temperature.

MUSHROOM EMPANADAS RECIPE

Steps:

• To begin making Mushroom Empanadas Recipe, prepare the dough first. Sift the flour and mix flour with salt. Incorporate butter to the flour, using a pastry blender, a fork or a pastry processor, until the mixture is crumbly.
• Slowly add the water and stir until the water is incorporated. Wrap it with plastic, knead slowly to form a disc and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• In a frying pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until soft.Add carrot, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms and soy sauce and cook until any water evaporates.
• Turn down heat and add basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• On a floured surface, roll out dough to thin disc. Using a 3-1/2-inch circle cutter cut out circles of dough. Re-roll dough as needed. Repeat procedure with remaining dough until using all the dough and results about 16-17 circles.
• Stretch the circles into oval and place a tablespoon of mushroom filling on each oval.
• Moisten the edges of the disc with water and fold the dough over the filling to create a semi-circle.
• Use a fork to press the edges together to seal. Place the empanadas on the prepared baking tray. Make an incision with a knife in the center of each pastry for the steam to escape created while baking.
• And brush their tops with milk. Bake in an preheated oven at 350F (180C) for 25 to 30 until slightly golden. Take care with oven baking since each oven differs in its heating capability. Keep a close watch on the same and take out as soon as it is done.
• Cool them slightly and serve with a dipping of choice.
• Serve Mushroom Empanadas Recipe as party appetizers along with Spinach and Dill Tart With Roasted Peppers Recipe and Patata Bravas Recipe (A Classic Spanish Tapas).

SPINACH AND POTATO INDIAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Saute onion with potato until tater is crisp tender. Add spinach, garlic and about 1/2 tsp each Rogan Josh and Vindaloo seasoning (you could use any Indian blend or curry). Cook until potato is done. Put on plate and allow to cool about 10 minutes.
• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Put about 2 T of spinach filling in each empanada skin, top with mozz if desired, and seal edges shut in a half moon -- crimp edges with tines of a fork. Brush tops with egg and bake in 400 F oven about 18 mins or until golden brown.
• These are delish cold too - a great thing to grab on the go! If your seasonings are a bit spicy, dip in yogurt or sour cream! Would make a good appetizer by using smaller empanada disks -- Enjoy!