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Spinach Empanadillas


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 dozen 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup raisins - chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 lb. of fresh baby spinach
  • 2 oz. can of anchovies - chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
  • 1/4 cup of walnuts - chopped
  • 1 egg - beaten
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry
  • Salt and Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. For the Filling:
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron frying pan; add the spinach and toss over a low heat, just until it begins to wilt.
  3. Add the chopped anchovies, garlic and dash of salt and black pepper and toss over a low heat for a minute or two; then toss in the raisins and chopped nuts.
  4. Remove from the pan and place in a colander; then set in a bowl to cool down.
  5. Preheat Oven to 350 F.
  6. On a lightly floured surface roll out the puff pastry dough to ¼ inch thickness.
  7. Using a cover to a large jar cut out approximately 20 rounds, then re-roll the scraps and cut these into rounds as well.
  8. Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each round. Brush the edges with a little water then fold and seal, pressing together with the edge of a fork. Brush each one with the egg wash.
  9. Place the pies on a prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until puffed and a beautiful golden color is achieved.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Spanish
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