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tuna emapanadas are easy thanks to frozen puff pastry

How to Make Tuna Empanadas

Delicious tuna filled empanadas
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword tuna empanadas with puff pastry
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 empanadas
Calories 320 kcal
Author carissa

Ingredients

  • 5 oz can of tuna drained
  • 1/4 small white onion diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • pinch of oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp of chopped pickled jalapenos
  • 1 tbsp mayonesa
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 box frozen puff pastry
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

For the Tuna Filling.

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once oil is hot add the onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomato and cook until softened. about 5 min.
  5. Add the drained tuna and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir tuna mixture well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and add the cilantro,jalapenos and mayonesa.
  8. Let cool before assembling the empanadas.

Assembling the Empanadas

  1. Defrost the puff pastry sheets according to the directions on the box.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets slightly with a rolling pin. Just enough to smooth out the creases.
  3. Cut the puff pastry sheets straight down the middle and then cut where the creases were. You will end up with 12 equal sized squares.
  4. Spoon the tuna filling equally onto 6 of the squares.
  5. Top the tuna filled squares with the 6 remaining squares.
  6. Use your fingers or a fork to seal the empanadas closed.
  7. Bake at 350 for 30 min or until the empanandas are golden and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Tuna Empanadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 291mg13%
Potassium 107mg3%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 2.4mg3%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.