A small savory pie from Spain and South America Fillings may be made of meat, seafood, or vegetables The fillings can be seasoned in many ways Those from around Spain are flavored with peppers, onions, and tomatoes Those from South America have a sweet/sour undertone from the addition of raisins and green olives Crusts may be made from bread dough or flaky dough like pate brisee and puff pastry
empanada
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em·pa·na·da
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() From Spanish empanada, past participle of empanar (“to wrap in bread”).