Portobello, Asparagus and Queso Fresco Empanadas
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
44 mins
Portobello and asparagus empanadas are a vegetarian version of a classic empanada which usually involves meat. They are easy to make ahead of time, freeze and then just re-heat when it comes time to serve. You can serve these as an appetizer or double up and serve them as a main meal with a side salad.
Course:
Entrées, Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine:
Spanish
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Lunch, Air Fryer, Great Snacks, Individual Servings, Make Ahead
Servings: 8
Calories: 130 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion finely diced
- 2 large Portobello mushrooms stems and gills removed and caps finely chopped
- 10 stems asparagus finely sliced
- ½ to 1 red chili or Jalapeño pepper minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 package of 6-inch empanada discs thawed
- olive oil
Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Pre-heat a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and sauté the onion until it starts to soften – about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the Portobello mushrooms, asparagus, chili pepper and thyme and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
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Remove the pan from the heat, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir in the two cheeses.
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Place the empanada discs on a flat surface and brush the edges with water. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each disc. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon. Crimp the edges shut with the tip of a fork or pinch them together with your fingers and brush both sides of the empanadas with olive oil.
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Pre-heat the air fryer to 370ºF.
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Depending on the size of your air fryer, place 3 to 5 empanadas into the air fryer basket. Air-fry at 370ºF for 8 minutes. Turn the empanadas over, spray with oil again and air-fry for another 6 minutes.
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While the empanadas are cooking, make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a food processor and puréeing. Serve warm with the sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Portobello, Asparagus and Queso Fresco Empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 168mg5%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 495IU10%
Vitamin C 4.2mg5%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.