EMPANADAS (Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese)

Name: EMPANADAS (Sweet Potato & Goats Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 50g Cold Salted Butter, cut into small cubes; 200g Plain Flour; ½ TSP Turmeric; ½ TSP Chilli Powder; 1 Egg, beaten; 200g Sweet Potato, grated; 1 Onion, finely diced; 3 Garlic Cloves, Crushed; 100g Feta, Crumbled; 1 Egg, beaten; ½ TSP Cumin; ½ TSP Paprika; ½ TSP Oregano; ½ TSP Chilli Powder; ¼ TSP Salt

by Matte Black Bowls

12 Empanadas

55 min

These treats are surprisingly easy and enjoyable to make! Ideal for a weekend meal, dinner party appetizer, or inclusion in a buffet for gatherings or picnics. They're delicious both freshly made and cold, lasting a couple of days in a sealed container. While the filling is kept simple yet flavorful, feel free to spice it up to your liking. I have just loved cooking with goats cheese recently - the tang is perfect against the sweet potato. Don't worry if you lack a circle cutter; a bowl or mug will suffice – the exact size isn't crucial. Serve them with a zesty tomato salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.

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Yield 12 Empanadas
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 40 Minutes Total time: 55 min

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTRY

50g Cold Salted Butter, cut into small cubes
200g Plain Flour
½ TSP Turmeric
½ TSP Chilli Powder
1 Egg, beaten

FOR THE FILLING:

200g Sweet Potato, grated
1 Onion, finely diced
3 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
100g Feta, Crumbled
1 Egg, beaten
½ TSP Cumin
½ TSP Paprika
½ TSP Oregano
½ TSP Chilli Powder
¼ TSP Salt

Instructions

To begin, prepare the pastry by combining flour, turmeric, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Rub cold butter into the mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Then, add a beaten egg and 1 or 2 tablespoons of water, kneading until the dough forms without being too dry or sticky. Wrap it in clingfilm and chill.
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (fan).
Dice the onion finely and sauté in a large frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil until soft, but not golden. Add garlic, spices, and sweet potato, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
Roll out the pastry thinly and cut into 4-inch circles. Mix crumbled feta into the sweet potato mixture. Spoon a small amount onto one half of each pastry circle, then fold over and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg, then transfer to a baking tray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until gently golden. Serve hot with salsa or let cool for a picnic.

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