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Empanadas de Atún y Chipotle

Empanadas de Atún y Chipotle

A healthy twist on traditional Mexican empanadas, using whole wheat flour and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients for a nutrient-dense appetizer.

45 min4 servingsmexicanappetizer
pescetarian

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories521
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 914mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 94g34%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g26%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 5.2mg29%
Potassium 299mg6%
Vitamin C 5.1mg6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg5%
Vitamin K 0.98mcg1%
Magnesium 46mg11%
Zinc 1.4mg13%

Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 12 oz tuna
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.25 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppers

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour with a little water and salt until a dough forms.
  3. 3Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine the tuna, chipotle peppers, chopped tomatoes, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5Divide the dough into small balls and roll each out into a circle.
  6. 6Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of each dough circle.
  7. 7Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
  8. 8Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. 9Brush the top of each empanada with a little olive oil.
  10. 10Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. 11Serve warm with a side of lime wedges.

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