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