Tuna Filled Enpanadillas Recipes

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TUNA FISH EMPANADAS



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Easy to make recipe for homemade tuna fish empanadas made with a filling of tuna fish, onions, bell peppers, olives, capers, paprika, and oregano.

Provided by Layla Pujol

Categories     Appetizer     Brunch     Snack

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

15-20 empanada discs for baking (from homemade dough (see recipe below) or store bought)
2 tablespoons of oil
1 small yellow onion (sliced)
2 bell peppers (red and green, sliced)
2-3 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tablespoon of paprika
3 cans tuna fish ((~ 15 ounces or 425 grams total))
1 tablespoon of dried oregano
½ cup of olives (sliced)
1-2 tablespoons of capers
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg (lightly whisked for egg wash)
Cilantro jalapeño yogurt dip
Creamy avocado sauce
Avocado cilantro mayonnaise dipping sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions, peppers, crushed garlic, and paprika. Cook until golden the onions and peppers are soft and start to brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the tuna fish, mix and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir as needed.
  • Add the oregano, sliced olives, capers, and lemon juice. Mix well, taste and add salt/pepper to taste. Cook for a few minutes, then remove from heat and let the tuna fish mix cool down before using to fill the empanadas.
  • Place a large spoonful of the tuna fish filling on the center of each empanada disc.
  • Fold the empanada discs and gently seal the edges with your fingers. Twist and fold the edges of the empanadas with your fingers. You can also use a fork to press down and seal the edges.
  • Chill the empanadas for at least an hour, this will help them seal better and prevent them for opening while baking.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • Brush the empanadas with the egg wash before baking; this helps them achieve that nice golden finish when baked.
  • Bake the empanadas for 18-20 minutes or until golden on top.
  • Serve the empanadas alone or with a dipping sauce.

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