Are you guys exhausted of cocktail sized food yet? Sorry I’m not sorry. ‘Cause there’s more.
In college, I used to make these “empanadas.” I quote because they are naturally, nothing like empanadas except they are puff pastry pockets.
HOT POCKETS! You guys all know how I feel about hot pockets via the pride pocket escapade. One day, when I am a mom, I swear I am making these daily. Moving right along from my pipe dreams – Tomato Empanadas.
They’re a little southwest, a little south america (as in the region of the united states, where I come from, as opposed to the ACTUAL South America)
I find these to be a little on the heavy side for a wedding HD, but if my caterer can make them bite sized, I’m down. I imagine a bite sized version of this to be like a savory filled donut hole. Oh, sweet martha.
Tomato Empanadas
2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
1/3 cup diced green onions
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Sheets of puff pastry, or cresent rolls if you’re feeling lazy.
Chop the tomatoes, remove the seeds and drain in a colander. Mix together the drained tomatoes, green onions, salt, pepper, and basil together.
Mix shredded cheese and mayo into the tomato and green onions.
Cut the puff pastry in squares. On a lightly floured surface roll each piece to approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of tomato mixture in the center of the pastry. Press to seal the edges of the pastry.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
I sort of like the idea of something a little more hearty for guests to munch on. Whatcha think?
Love,
Whit
These are so cute, and look extremely delicious..I have to make these for my kids, they would love it for snack!
anything “pocket” sized is such a winner for kids!
Aug20 Shaun it might be a temperature teearld issue. We are in a subtropical environment and tomatoes do like a lot of warmth. Although we are in a winter period at the moment the days are fine and sunny and there’s enough heat to keep them growing. Tomatoes like a temp between 50F and 90F and if your water is too cold it might be a problem. Try a cultivar suitable for cooler climates. We have grown Romas without problem in Aquaponics but have found the smaller sweet cherry tomatoes and the Amish Paste variety to grow very well and produce good tasting fruit. The larger varieties like Beefstake and Black Russian I didn’t have success with and found them very ordinary and took a long time to ripen. You really do need to trial various strains and rip out the mediocre. Ultimately your climate zone, heat and low humidity, pollination conditions etc can play an important role in success with aquaponics. Climate and access to warmth is so important with growing tomatoes. Might be an idea to see what other gardeners in your locality have had success with and try their suggestions.
Sounds like a good choice to me. I had little heirloom tomato pastries at my anniversary party and they were a big hit.
oooooohh i can’t wait for heirloom tomato season!
Anything wrapped up is great, but with the tomatoes, oh yeah!
Please. Dear God. For the love of all that is Misfitty, have this at your wedding.
also – please note i have voted “yes” for everything so far. and i want my own plate. ready…go.