Latin American 45 min
Empanada Gallega de Atún
seafoodbakingmeal-prep
Ingredientsfor 2
390
Cal
18g
Protein
42g
Carbs
18g
Fat
- 13 cups all-purpose flour
- 21 teaspoon salt
- 31 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 4½ cup warm water
- 5½ cup olive oil
- 62 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil
- 72 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and sliced
- 81 white onion, thinly sliced and cooked in olive oil until golden
- 9½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 103 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 11Salt and black pepper to taste
- 121 egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- 1
Make the dough: combine flour, salt, and paprika. Add warm water and olive oil and mix until a smooth, pliable dough forms. Knead 3 minutes. Divide in half.
- 2
Prepare the filling: mix drained tuna with roasted peppers, caramelized onion, olives, and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roll one dough half to fit a greased 9×13 baking sheet. Lay the dough over the pan and press to fit. Spread the tuna filling evenly. Arrange sliced eggs over the filling.
- 4
Roll the second dough half and lay over the filling. Seal the edges by crimping firmly. Brush with egg wash. Cut a small vent in the center. Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes until deep golden all over. Cool at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares.