Tuna and Coconut Rice Empanadas

Name: Tuna and Coconut Rice Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup carrot, grated; 1/2 cup white onion, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 cans (5 oz each) tuna; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 10 empanada lids; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup rice; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup butter; Salt, to taste

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Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

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Empanadas are definitely a people pleaser. They’re versatile and you can use many different fillings and you can even prepare them in advance to save time. They’re a hit at any celebration or a great after-school snack. This recipe is simple and a delicious option for lunch or a quick dinner. Everyone at home loved these tuna and coconut rice empanadas. They were a success!

by Erica Dinho

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

For the empanadas:

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 cans (5 oz each) tuna
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
10 empanada lids
1 egg, beaten

For the coconut rice:

1 cup rice
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup butter
Salt, to taste

Directions

1

For the empanadas: Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
2

In a sauce pan, place the butter, carrot and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on medium-heat for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
3

Turn off the heat and add the tuna and lemon juice, and mix well.
4

In each empanada lid, place 1 tablespoon of the tuna preparation. Close the edges with a fork or your hand.
5

Put the empanadas on a baking tray and brush them with the beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
6

For the coconut rice: Put the rice, coconut milk, butter and salt in a medium pot. Cook on high heat until it begins to dry up. Cover and continue cooking on low until the rice is ready.
7

Serve and enjoy.

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Empanadas are definitely a people pleaser. They’re versatile and you can use many different fillings and you can even prepare them in advance to save time. They’re a hit at any celebration or a great after-school snack. This recipe is simple and a delicious option for lunch or a quick dinner. Everyone at home loved these tuna and coconut rice empanadas. They were a success!