Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas)

Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas)
  • 3 tomatoes, seeded and cubed
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray
  • 12 empanada pastry discs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds


  1. Combine tomatoes and basil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Mix in mozzarella cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Let marinate at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  3. Arrange pastry discs on a flat work surface. Dab a little water around the rims. Place a large tablespoonful of the tomato mixture in the center; fold pastry over and press with a fork to seal.
  4. Transfer empanadas to the prepared baking trays. Brush mustard over tops; sprinkle sesame seeds over mustard.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

05/15/2018
Empanadas de Tomate, Queso, y Albahaca (Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Empanadas), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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