Broccoli Rabe Empanadas Recipe

Name: Broccoli Rabe Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 1 onion finely diced; 1/2 green bell pepper diced; 1/2 red bell pepper diced; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 tomato diced; 1 ham hock boiled and shredded; white wine; 1 container broccoli rabe drained and chopped; salt; ground black pepper; 1 strip brie cheese rind removed; chorizo sausage cubed; 8 cups flour; salt; 7/8 cup milk; 7/8 cup white wine; 7/8 cup sunflower oil; 1 egg for dough plus 1 beaten for basting later

Servings: persons

olive oil
1 onion finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1/2 red bell pepper diced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tomato diced
1 ham hock boiled and shredded
white wine
1 container broccoli rabe drained and chopped
salt
ground black pepper
1 strip brie cheese rind removed
chorizo sausage cubed
8 cups flour
salt
7/8 cup milk
7/8 cup white wine
7/8 cup sunflower oil
1 egg for dough plus 1 beaten for basting later

1
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat up the olive oil and saute the onion and bell peppers until softened.
2
Add the sweet paprika, tomato, and ham hock.
3
Add a splash of white wine and let the mixture simmer until it has thickened a bit.
4
Add in the broccoli rabe, salt and pepper to taste, stir everything together, and let simmer a few minutes more.
5
Set aside.
6
Make the dough.
7
Add a handful of flour to a large bowl, along with a pinch of salt.
8
Add the milk, white wine, sunflower oil, and 1 egg, and stir everything with a fork until you have a semi-liquid dough.
9
Keep adding flour little by little while mixing with the fork until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
10
When that happens, transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and start to knead it while adding in the rest of the dough. Knead until the dough is soft, elastic, and no longer sticky.
11
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
12
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
13
Divide the dough into 4 portions and roll each portion out into the thinnest rectangle possible.
14
Place one rectangle on the baking tray.
15
Smear on half of the filling, leaving about a 1-centimeter border on all sides of the rectangle.
16
Top with the Brie cheese and chorizo sausage.
17
Place another dough rectangle on top of the first.
18
Cut off any excess and fold the bottom part of dough over the top part of dough. Pinch the edges.
19
Make a hole in the center of the dough so steam escapes, and baste the top with the beaten egg.
20
Repeat with the other 2 portions of dough and the remainder of the filling.
21
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

1541

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 1 onion finely diced, 1/2 green bell pepper diced, 1/2 red bell pepper diced, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Rabe Empanadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broccoli Rabe Empanadas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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