Spinach and Ricotta Empanadas

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Empanadas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 box refrigerated pie crust (makes two pies); 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup onion (diced); 4 cups fresh spinach; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; pinch nutmeg; 1 egg yolk (beaten, optional for brushing on pie crust)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:22min

Flaky pie crust filled with fresh spinach, garlic, and ricotta cheese. These Spinach and Cheese Empanadas are an easy dinner or appetizer recipe, and best served with fresh Chimichurri sauce!

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:04:48 GMT