Yield: 24 Ethnicity: Mexican   Meal Type: Appetizer   Occasion: Superbowl, New Year's, Halloween   Preparation Method: Bake   Product Type: Ground Turkey   Dish Type: Empanada

Ingredients

1 Pound GROUND TURKEY

1 Cup chopped sweet onion

1/2 Cup chopped green bell pepper, seeded

1 Clove garlic, minced

16 Ounces canned crushed tomatoes, drained

1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro

1 Teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/8 Teaspoon black pepper

2 (15-Ounce) packages refrigerated pie crusts

As needed vegetable cooking spray

As needed fresh cilantro sprigs

In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté turkey, onion, green pepper and garlic 5 to 6 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, cumin, oregano, pepper flakes and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, or until any liquid is evaporated. Remove skillet from heat and allow to cool. Using 3-inch round biscuit cutter, cut 12 rounds from each of the four pie crusts, combining remaining crust to yield 48 rounds. Spoon heaping teaspoon of filling in center of each round. Fold each pastry in half and pinch edges together to seal. Place empanadas on two cookie sheets (10 x 15-inch) lightly coated with vegetable cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until mini empanadas are golden brown. Garnish with additional cilantro sprigs. NOTE: Yields 24 servings with 2 empanadas per serving.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts Calories 194   % Daily Value* Total Fat 12g 56% Cholesterol 24mg Sodium 226mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Protein 4g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4