Super-Easy Tuna Empanadas

Name: Super-Easy Tuna Empanadas
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (5-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, drained; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1/3 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/3 c. chopped fresh dill; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounce) package frozen piecrusts, thawed; 1 large egg, well beaten

Try this fun recipe, which leans on premade pie dough to keep it simple!

By Christopher MichelPublished: Nov 19, 2024

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empanadas on a board with one on a plate and some beer near by the one on the plate is broken open

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Pro tip: Want to get kids to eat a healthier meal? Make it look fun!

Case in point: these delicious and easy empanadas. By leaning on ready-made pie dough, we've taken a lot of the effort out of making them. And, by filling them with inexpensive, easy-to-make, and delicious canned tuna, we've ensured that they're the perfect healthy treat for any time—from after-school snacks to grab-and-go dinner, movie night edibles, even a breakfast on the run! They're delicious any time, but they taste best when warm!

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Ingredients

2 (5-ounce) cans chunk white tuna, drained
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) package frozen piecrusts, thawed
1 large egg, well beaten

Directions

1. Step 1Combine tuna, celery, parsley, dill, scallions, and mayonnaise in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll one piecrust into a 12-inch circle. (If dough breaks up, form into a ball and reroll.) Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out nine circles. Repeat with second crust.
3. Step 3Spoon tuna mixture onto dough circles, dividing evenly. Brush edges with water, fold dough over filling, and press with a fork to seal. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 16 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.