Sweet Potato Empanada Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Empanada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup goat cheese; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped; 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced; Pinch ground cinnamon; 24 wonton wrappers; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Peanut oil, to fry; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup goat cheese
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Pinch ground cinnamon
24 wonton wrappers
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Peanut oil, to fry
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Wash and dry sweet potatoes.
3
Place on a sheet tray and poke with fork.
4
Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until cooked and soft.
5
Remove until cool enough to handle.
6
Split potato and remove pulp with a spoon into a mixing bowl.
7
Add goat cheese, pecans, green onions and cinnamon.
8
Mix well.
9
Preheat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
10
Brush outer edges of the wonton with beaten egg.
11
Add about 1 teaspoon to center of each wanton.
12
Fold edges over to make a triangle and seal edges firmly.
13
Fry wontons in deep-fryer.
14
Flip and wait until golden brown and crisp.
15
Remove with a spider and drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.
16
Mix all ingredients well together.
17
Serve with empanadas.

660

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup goat cheese, 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Empanada falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Sweet Potato Empanada

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