Fried Green Tomato Empanadas with Pimento Cheese

Savory and tangy empanadas filled with crispy fried green tomatoes and creamy pimento cheese. A Southern twist on a classic snack!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.94/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

8Refrigerated Empanada Discs(Goya or similar brand)

£3.50

2mediumGreen Tomatoes(Firm and unripe)

£0.80

0.5cupAll-Purpose Flour(For dredging)

£0.15

0.3cupCornmeal(For dredging)

£0.20

0.5teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

£0.05

0.5cupVegetable Oil(For frying)

£0.30

1cupPimento Cheese(Store-bought or homemade)

£2.50

1Egg(For egg wash)

£0.25

1tablespoonWater(For egg wash)

Total Cost

£7.76

£1.94 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Pat them dry with paper towels.
3.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
4.
Dredge the tomato slices in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess.
5.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6.
Fry the tomato slices in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
7.
Lightly beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
8.
On a lightly floured surface, lay out the empanada discs. Place about 2 tablespoons of pimento cheese in the center of each disc, followed by 2-3 fried green tomato slices.
9.
Moisten the edges of each disc with a little water. Fold the empanada in half to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, and crimp with a fork for a decorative touch.
10.
Brush the empanadas with the egg wash.
11.
Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

800 mg

35% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure the tomatoes are firm and green, not starting to turn red.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the tomatoes; fry them in batches.

For a spicier empanada, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.

Serve with hot sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Fried Green Tomato Empanadas with Pimento Cheese

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