Corn and Poblano Empanadas

Corn and Poblano Empanadas

3/4 C. all-purpose flour
3/4 C. masa harina
3/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 C. water
2 T. butter, cut into small pieces
2 poblano peppers
Cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 C. fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
3/4 C. (3 oz.) shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
1 large egg white
1 T. water

Preheat oven to 500°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Combine flour, masa harina, 1/4 tsp. salt, and chili powder in a food processor; pulse 3 times. Add water and butter; pulse until mixture forms a loose ball. Remove from processor; knead until ball completely forms. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each dough portion into a ball; flatten each ball into a 3-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Cover and chill 30 minutes. (Stack dough portions between pieces of wax paper.) Place poblanos on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 500° for 20 minutes or until brown and blistered, turning once. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel poblanos; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes, and finely chop. Place in a medium bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 425°. Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and corn; sauté 3 minutes. Add to poblanos; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cheese. Roll each dough portion into a (5-inch) circle. Working with 1 circle at a time (cover remaining circles with a damp towel to prevent drying), spoon 3 level T. corn filling into center of each circle. Moisten edges of dough with water; fold dough over filling. Press edges together with a fork or fingers to seal. Place empanadas on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Combine egg white and 1 T. water. Lightly coat tops of empanadas with egg mixture. Pierce top of dough with a fork. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 empanada)
Calories: 156
Fat: 4.7g
Fiber: 2.6g

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