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Tuna Empanadas

Cultural Context

Tuna empanadas are a beloved snack in Spain, often enjoyed as tapas or a quick meal. They showcase the Mediterranean's love for seafood and the versatility of empanadas, which can be filled with various ingredients. These savory pastries are popular at gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the Spanish tradition of sharing food with family and friends. Today, they are enjoyed in many variations around the world, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 Masas de hojaldre para empanada
200 Gr de atún
2 Dientes de ajo
1/2 Cebolla
1 Pimiento rojo
1 Pimiento verde
2 Huevos cocidos
150 Gr de tomate frito
Aceite
Sal

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon provides healthy omega-3s, while sardines are often less expensive.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while pie crust is a budget-friendly option.

1

Preheat the oven as per the instructions for the puff pastry.

2

Sauté the minced garlic, chopped onion, red and green bell peppers in a pan with some oil until softened.

3

Add the canned tuna and cooked eggs to the pan and mix well.

4

Stir in the tomato sauce and season with salt to taste.

5

Place one sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray, fill with the tuna mixture, and cover with the second sheet of pastry.

6

Seal the edges and cut a few slits on top to allow steam to escape.

7

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingfrying

Equipment Needed

ovenpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishegggluten

Also Known As

Empanadas de AtúnTuna Turnovers
Local Name: Empanadas de Atún

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