Smoked Cheddar Kale Empanadas

Cheese
08/12/2024
Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Smoked Cheddar Kale Empanadas
Cheese
Nutrition information
8 people made this

Ingredients:

  • 1 (5-ounce) Package Baby Kale
  • 1 Teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Roasted Red Peppers , drained and chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Smoked Cheddar Cheese , shredded (about 2-ounces)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 (14-ounce) Package Empanada Wrappers
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook kale in vegetable oil over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender; drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked kale, roasted red pepper, cheese, salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
  4. Fill each empanada wrapper with 2 tablespoons of filling; fold wrappers in half and seal using a fork. Cut a small vent in the top of each empanada to allow for the release of steam.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until empanadas are lightly browned and crisp.