valencian savory empanadas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 small tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the onions, and saute until tender. pour in the tomatoes, and cook for a minute, then stir in the ham and heat through. remove from the heat, and mix in the eggs and parsley. allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). unroll the can of pizza dough on a clean surface, and stretch or roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle. cut into twelve 3 inch squares.
• place equal amounts of the filling into the centers of the squares. brush the edges lightly with water. fold in halves to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. place on a greased cookie sheet and prick with a fork.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. let stand 5 minutes before serving.