Easy empanadas

Valencian Savory Empanadas
My mom mentioned the word empanada on Friday afternoon, just in brief passing. Since I had no dinner plans and because my mouth immediately began to salivate, I decided I had to make empanadas for dinner. I searched online for the easiest-sounding recipe and found one that only took 20 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cook time. Sure enough, the recipe was super simple and very tasty. Next time I'll probably use a beef or pork filling instead of ham.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and saute until tender. Pour in the tomatoes, and cook for a minute, then stir in the ham and heat through. Remove from the heat, and mix in the eggs and parsley. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Unroll the can of pizza dough on a clean surface, and stretch or roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3 inch squares.
3. Place equal amounts of the filling into the centers of the squares. Brush the edges lightly with water. Fold in halves to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Place on a greased cookie sheet and prick with a fork.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 124 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 41mg

Thanks mom for the idea!! As you know I am easily persuaded when it comes to food.