Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Empanadas

Directions

• 1

  Use a fork to poke holes into the sweet potatoes. Bake them for about 40 minutes at 370°F or until they’re tender. Once ready, let it cool and cut in half, open and scoop the potato out of the skin. Place the potato in a large bowl and add the nuts and cheese. Stir.
• 2

  Take the empanada dough and add a tablespoon of the mixture to the center and seal.
• 3

  Add enough oil to fry to a deep pan. Add the empanadas when the oil is hot and cook for 5 minutes or until both sides have browned. Once cooked, let rest on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.