Empanadas

Keto Empanadas are unbelievably delicious and bursting with flavor. They have a crispy crust that is filled with shredded pork, onions, and the perfect amount of cilantro. Great for an easy dinner option or a party appetizer. They are grain-free, gluten-free, keto, and low carb.

Empanadas have a crispy crust that is filled with shredded pork, onions, and the perfect amount of cilantro.

Prep Time 15minutes mins Cook Time 10minutes mins Total Time 25minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Servings: 8 Calories: 224.7

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/3 cups almond flour
• 1 1/2 tsp coconut flour
• 2 tbsp cold butter
• 1 1/2 tsp cold water
• 1 egg
• pinch salt

Filling:

• 1 cup cooked shredded pork
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1 tbsp minced onion
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Combine the crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Roll out the dough between two pieces of greased parchment paper. Cut circles using a 2-inch circle. Reroll the extra dough and make more circles until it is all used up.
• Stir together the cooked meat and seasonings.
• Put a heaping teaspoon of meat filling on each circle. Fold in half and seal the edges with your fingers. Press lines into the edges with a fork.

Baked Empanadas:

• Preheat oven to 400. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Fried Empanadas:

• Heat oil of your choice to medium-high. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side.

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Notes

Nutrition: these cute little empanadas have just 1 carb each. The nutrition facts are for 3 of them which come to 3.1 NET carbs.

Substitutions: swap the pulled pork for chicken, ground beef, or ground turkey. 

To Reheat: cover with a paper towel and microwave until hot. They heat up quickly so don’t warm for too long. 

To Freeze: lay on a baking sheet so they aren’t touching. Flash freeze for  2 hours or so, then place in a food container. They will last 2-3 months in the freezer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3empanadas | Calories: 224.7 | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49.3mg | Sodium: 212.8mg | Potassium: 127.3mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 1.2g | Vitamin A: 156.9IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 50.2mg | Iron: 1.2mg