Valencian Savory Empanadas

Small pockets of dough filled with ham, onion, tomatoes, parsley, and hard-boiled eggs. These are as tasty as they are easy and impressive. They make great appetizers!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 2 small tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.