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Empanada
Medium 1 hr 30 min~350 kcal 5/10
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Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese
This Peruvian-style pastry packs mild rocoto pepper and cheese into a crisp baked empanada.
Medium⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 4~278 kcal🇵🇪 Peruvian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 8 Empanada dough
- 1 Rocoto pepper
- 120 g Kashar cheese
- 1 Onion
- 1 Egg yolk
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Instructions
- 1
To start, turn the onion and rocoto for 5 minutes to prepare the filling.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the cheese and divide the filling among the dough pieces.
- 3
Press the edges with your fingertips while closing the dough so the filling does not leak in the oven.
5 min05:00 - 4
Bake the empanadas at 200°C for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 5
Grease the tray and arrange the pieces with space between them so hot air can pass through.
- 6
Let them stand for 5 minutes after baking so the layers do not crush when cut.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Cooling the filling before closing helps prevent the empanada edges from opening.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Arrange the kashar rocoto empanadas hot and transfer them to a plate without breaking the melted cheese filling side.
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- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~278
kcal calories
9
g protein
24
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 35%Fat 52%
GI 12 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GLEstimated, 60% match
1.6g
Sugar
0.5g
Fiber
193mg
Sodium
5.8g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese have?
Approximately 278 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 24g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese belong to?
This recipe belongs to Peruvian cuisine.How many ingredients does Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Rocoto Empanadas with Cheese filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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