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Spinach Mushroom Empanadas

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 6, 2021
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Homemade spinach and mushroom empanadas make mealtime fun and easy. These deliciously cheesy spinach and mushroom empanadas get a hint of spiciness from a chili powder seasoning and pepper Jack cheese. Fill pieces of Pillsbury™ Pie Crust with a tasty combination of sliced baby bella mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic and spinach to make this simple recipe. Add your own touch to this quick-prep dish by serving your spinach and mushroom empanadas with yummy toppings, like sour cream and salsa.

Spinach Mushroom Empanadas

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are browned. Stir in spinach until mixed well; remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    On lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll to 14-inch circle. Cut out four 6-inch circles. Repeat with remaining pie crust. Place 1 tablespoon cheese on half of each round; spoon generous 2 tablespoons filling on top of cheese, leaving 1/2-inch border near edges. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Brush edges of dough round lightly with water. Carefully fold dough over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Poke tops of each empanada with fork 3 times to vent.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot.

Nutrition

550 Calories
34g Total Fat
12g Protein
48g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Empanadas
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
34g
52%
Saturated Fat
15g
75%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
710mg
30%
Potassium
290mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
1g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
130%
130%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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