Plantain Empanadas with Chipotle-Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Plantain Empanadas with Chipotle-Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup oil, divided; 2 ripe plantains, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided; 1 pkg. (11.6 oz.) frozen turnover (empanada) dough (12 disks), thawed; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup oil, divided
2 ripe plantains, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
1 pkg. (11.6 oz.) frozen turnover (empanada) dough (12 disks), thawed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

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Heat 1 tsp.
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oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
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Add plantains, onions and garlic; cook 5 min.
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or until plantains are golden brown, stirring frequently.
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Cool slightly.
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Stir in cheese and half the cilantro.
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Spoon about 1/4 cup plantain mixture onto center of each dough disk; moisten edge with water.
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Fold disks in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets.
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Seal edges with fork.
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Heat remaining oil in medium deep skillet to 375 degrees F. Add 4 empanadas; cook 4 to 5 min.
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or until golden brown on both sides, turning after 3 min.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Repeat with remaining empanadas.
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Cool slightly.
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Mix peanut butter, mayo, juice, peppers and remaining cilantro until blended.
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Serve with empanadas.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oil, divided, 2 ripe plantains, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped onions, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Plantain Empanadas with Chipotle-Peanut Sauce falls under the General 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.

Plantain Empanadas with Chipotle-Peanut Sauce

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