Are you a food enthusiast who enjoys the delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors? If so, embark on a culinary journey with us as we delve into the secrets of creating tantalizing banana empanadas. These delectable pastries, hailing from diverse cultural backgrounds, are sure to satisfy your taste buds, leaving you craving for more. Whether you prefer them as an indulgent breakfast treat, a sweet afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and recipes you need to prepare mouthwatering banana empanadas that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the art of crafting these delectable pastries, incorporating unique fillings, and mastering the perfect cooking techniques.
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BANANA-BLACK BEAN EMPAñADAS
These Latin American turnovers work as appetizers or as a vegetarian main course when served several to a person.
Provided by Diane Brown Savahge
Categories Bean Appetizer Bake Banana Bon Appétit Los Angeles California Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add banana and sauté until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer banana to paper towels to drain. Add onion to skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Add beans, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne; cook until mixture is hot, about 3 minutes. Using back of fork, mash bean filling to coarse paste; season with salt and cool.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on floured surfaceto 14-inch square. Cut each into 9 squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon filling in center of 12 squares (reserve remaining squares for another use). Sprinkle each mound of filling with cheese, then top with bananas, dividing equally. Brush edges of squares with glaze. Fold 1 corner over filling to opposite corner, forming triangle. Using fork, seal crust edges. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet; brush with glaze. Bake empanadas until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.
AIR-FRIED CHOCOLATE-BANANA EMPANADAS WITH CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM
Sweet dessert empanadas, full of melty chocolate and creamy banana, are made in the air fryer and topped with cinnamon whipped cream for an easy dessert that's sure to impress.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl.
- Place an empanada disc on a work surface. Place 1 tablespoon chocolate chips in the center of dough and top with 1/2 banana. Brush edges of empanada disc with egg mixture and fold in half, firmly pinching the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining empanada discs, bananas, and chocolate chips.
- Brush empanadas with milk and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place 3 to 4 empanadas in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd, in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the air fryer until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove to a platter and repeat with remaining empanadas.
- Meanwhile, whip cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; whip until stiff peaks form. Top warm empanadas with cinnamon whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 198.7 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
BANANA NUTELLA EMPANADAS ( EMPANADAS DE PLATANOS Y CHOCOLATE)
Make and share this Banana Nutella Empanadas ( Empanadas De Platanos Y Chocolate) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix banana and Nutella until combined (it will thicken and become stiff).
- Set aside.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll out each half to a 14 x 8-inch rectangle, 1/4-inch thick.
- Using square or round 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out 8 pieces per half.
- Place 1 heaping teaspoon Nutella-banana mixture on each dough cutout.
- Brush outer perimeter with water and fold dough to make a closed pocket.
- Press edges together with fork.
- Brush with water and sprinkle with sugar. Freeze on parchment paper or foil-lined baking sheets for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400F and bake empanadas until golden, about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm with cinnamon ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
NINFA'S BANANA EMPANADAS - EMPANADAS DE PLATANOS
A luscious dessert from Mama Ninfa, founder of the popular Ninfa's Restaurants as published in the San Antonio Express News. Cooking time is approximate.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make dough: Measure flour and sugar into bowl; stir to mix.
- Add fat and thoroughly work it into the flour.
- Dissolve salt in water (mix with egg yolk, if using), and add to flour mixture; mix to form a medium-stiff dough.
- Knead for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Divide dough into about 8 to 10 equal parts, roll into balls, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for about 20 to 30 minutes to rest.
- For each empanada, roll a ball of dough into a flat round, tortilla- shape, about 8 inches in diameter (use a tortilla press, if available).
- Place on a hot pan and cook briefly on one side.
- On the center of the tortilla, with the cooked side to the inside, put bananas, raisins, pecans and honey.
- With a small pastry brush, brush egg white around the edges and fold it over to form a half-moon shape.
- Press around the edges to seal with a fork.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a wide frying pan and heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Fry empanadas for 2 minutes, turning as necessary, until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and let drain.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over top, then cinnamon.
- Garnish with banana slices, pecans, and raisins.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, top with the cherry and accompany with a pitcher of warm cajeta (caramel) sauce.
BANANA EMPANADAS
I love banana empanadas and I wanted to see if I could make them. This is what I came up with and I wanted to share. They're pocket pies. You can make them with other fresh fruits (peaches, apples, apricots, pears, etc.) or with canned fruit filling. The good thing about bananas is that you don't have to add any sugar and the empanadas still taste great. If you use other fresh fruits you may want to consider adding about 1 tablespoon of sugar to the inside of each pocket. You may also sprinkle them with cinnamon-sugar as soon as they come out of the oven.
Provided by AUKALOU
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak raisins in hot water for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Mix in shortening using a fork, until the entire mixture is in pea-sized pellets. Stir in yogurt, and just enough of the 1/2 cup of cold water to hold it together in a dough.
- Roll out dough to a square 1/8 inch in thickness. Use a knife to cut into four 8x8 inch squares. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. Drain the raisins, and mix with the cinnamon and chopped bananas. Spoon some of the banana mixture onto half of each square, leaving at least 1/2 inch of dough exposed at the edge to seal the edges. Fold the dough over the fruit, and pinch the edges together. Make sure that they are secure. I like to roll the excess dough up around the edges and then pinch it until it's thin again. You'll want to have about a 1/2 inch closure in the end. You can trim the edges a bit to make them more aesthetically pleasing. Place empanadas on a baking sheet. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of cold water and egg white; brush over the tops.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 157.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
BANANA EMPANADAS
Categories Fruit Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Pastry
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine bananas, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside. Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface. Using a ring mold, make circles in the dough. Put the banana mixture on the pie dough and place another round on top. Pinch around the edges of each section to seal. Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and make slits in the top of each to allow steam to escape. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake until crust is golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the empanadas on a platter. Serve with ice cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar, if using.
BANANA EMPANADAS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by cwaldron09
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse till incorporated. Add the butter and pulse for about 10 seconds, until the mixture looks like crumbs. Add the egg yolk and pulse. With the food processor running, add the water in a slow drizzle until it comes together in a ball. Take care not to get the dough too wet. Place the ball of dough on plastic wrap and flatten into a disk. Wrap the dough tightly and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using, or overnight until ready to use. The dough can also be frozen. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll out the dough and use a 4 inch cutter, you should have about 1 dozen disks. Place on parchment paper or silicone baking mat to ready for filling. Cut bananas into 1/2 inch pieces and toss in brown sugar in a bowl. Place a heaping tablespoon in the center of each disk. If you are using jackfruit, place a small amount in the center as well. Brush the edges with egg white and fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges shut. Crimp with a fork to seal. Return to refrigerator for several minutes if the dough has softened considerably. Whisk together the egg yolk and milk and lightly brush the empanadas just before baking. Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the dough is a golden brown. Best served immediately, when piping hot.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch. This will help the empanadas stay crispy even after they've been fried.
- Be sure to seal the empanadas tightly before frying. This will prevent the filling from leaking out.
- If you don't have a deep fryer, you can fry the empanadas in a large skillet filled with oil. Just be sure to maintain a consistent temperature so that the empanadas cook evenly.
- Serve the empanadas with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings. Some other popular options include cheese, beef, or pork.
Conclusion:
Banana empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a crispy crust and a sweet and creamy filling, these empanadas are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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