Appetizers
Spicy Pineapple Empanadas
⏱ 45 minutes
🍽 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 package of empanada dough (20 count)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and queso fresco.
- Add cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Roll out empanada dough and cut out circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Place a tablespoon of the pineapple mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough in half and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
