Empanadas

The perfect finger food for your tapas tasting, these warm, crisp turnovers are filled with a spicy mixture of turkey, almonds, olives, and raisins.

Makes 24 (1 empanada) servings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 196
Sodium: 197mg
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g

Empanadas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/2 pound ground turkey

1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Paprika

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin, Ground

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Oregano Leaves, Mediterranean

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Thyme Leaves

1/2 cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

2 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives

2 tablespoons raisins

2 packages (15 ounces each) refrigerated pie crusts (4 crusts)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add turkey; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, olives and raisins.

2. Prepare crusts as directed on package. On lightly floured surface, roll each crust into 12-inch circle. Using 4-inch round cutter, cut each into 6 circles for a total of 24 circles. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto half of each circle. Moisten edge of each with water. Fold in half; press edge with a fork to seal. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Pierce top of each with fork to vent.

3. Bake 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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