Enjoy delicious empanadas with a sweet potato crust, a healthy and flavorful option. A blend of sweet potato, chicken, vegetables, and spices that will delight your palate. A recipe to surprise your family with a different and exquisite dish.
Empanadas with a sweet potato crust are a delicious dish that uniquely combines flavors and textures.
This recipe invites you to enjoy homemade and traditional cooking, where the combination of fresh ingredients and dedication to preparation are key.
Once baked, these empanadas become a tempting option to share on any occasion.
Encourage yourself to try them at home and surprise your loved ones with this exquisite treat.
Sweet Potato-Encased Empanadas
Ingredients
1 Cooked sweet potato
2 Cooked potatoes
1 pinch of Salt
2 tablespoons of Oil
½ kilogram of Chicken breast
1 Grated carrot
1 Finely chopped bell pepper
1 Chopped onion
1 A little celery
1 teaspoon of Finely chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon of Curry
½ teaspoon of Paprika
1 Medium sweet potato, peeled and cooked
1 Peeled and cooked potato
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : First, place a pot of water on the stove and immerse the sweet potato, cooking until tender.
Step 2 : At the same time, do the same with the potato in another pot.
Step 3 : While the vegetables cook, start cooking the chicken in a liter of water in another pot, adding vegetables to taste, pepper, and salt.
Step 4 : Let it cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
Step 5 : Once done, remove the broth and set aside.
Step 6 : Once cooled, shred the chicken and sauté it with oil, more vegetables, cilantro, onion, and spices.
Step 7 : Next, mash the potato and sweet potato together, adding olive oil and salt, kneading until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Step 8 : Cover the dough with plastic wrap and, with a rolling pin, flatten it.
Step 9 : Then, fill the empanadas with a spoonful of the prepared chicken filling, and close them carefully, removing excess dough with a plate or 10 cm diameter glass.
Step 10 : Remove the plastic wrap and place the empanadas on a greased baking tray.
Step 11 : Once all the empanadas are ready, bake at 180°C or 350°F for 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 12 : Enjoy your meal!
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