Super Trio Green Pies

Kale is gaining popularity for its health benefits.  the Vitamins and minerals found in kale serve as anti-inflammatory agents, immune boosters, and aid in cancer prevention. Kale is also rich in antioxidants that help protect the body.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound of fresh chopped baby spinach, baby kale and baby chard  

1 bunch of cilantro chopped

1 big onion diced

1 T sumac

1 lemon squeezed

¼ Cup toasted pine nuts

½ Teaspoon  salt

Fresh black pepper

Pinch of chili pepper

¼ cup olive oil

Empanadas readymade dough rounds for easy preparation or home made dough.

·        Prepare spinach and kale and the green mixture, pine nuts, onion and seasonings, combine and massage together and taste for seasonings.

·         Fill dough with 1 tablespoon or more spinach mixture. Close in half   and pinch the sides.

·        Preheat oven to 350F and on a baking sheet spray with vegetable oil arrange the pies and brush with an egg wash and bake till golden.