Venezuelan Plantain Empanadas
A classic Venezuelan dish of crispy empanadas filled with sweet plantains and served with a side of salsa or guacamole.
Ingredients
- ●2 PlantainsGreen or ripe
- ●1 package Venezuelan Empanada DoughStore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup Quick CheeseOptional, for extra flavor
- ●1/4 cup Olive OilFor brushing empanadas
- ●to taste SaltFor added flavor
- ●to taste PepperFor added flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Peel the plantains and slice them into 1-inch pieces.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the plantains to the skillet and cook until they're tender and lightly browned.
- 5
Season the plantains with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon or two of the plantain mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 9
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil.
- 11
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
- 12
Serve the empanadas warm with a side of salsa or guacamole.