Product description.

Our Cheese Empanadas are made with locally sourced New York State freshly-milled NYS flour, and cheese. A delicious
cheesy vegetarian flavor. Available frozen to be baked or par-baked based on customer preference. These empanadas offer a satisfying, meatless entrée while meeting institutional nutrition standards — proof that plant-based can be both nutritious and delicious.

• Made with 51%+ New York State ingredients
• Vegetarian
• Whole-grain crust
• Packed with plant-based protein and fiber
• Easy oven-bake preparation

Certifications: NY30, NOURISH, EO32

Meal Pattern Contribution (USDA Crediting)
Grain contribution: 2.5 oz equivalent
Meat/Meat Alternate contribution: 2.0 oz equivalent

Prep instructions.

Prep Instructions Convection Oven
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Turn fan on high.
2. Recommended to remove pizza pockets and arrange them in a single layer
on a parchment lined sheet pan an hour before baking to defrost.
Alternatively bake from frozen.
3. Brush top with marinara (optional). Bake for 15-20 minutes, until
golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Heating times may vary depending on oven type and load.

Ingredients.

Ingredients: Crust (Whole Grain Wheat Flour,
Enriched Unbleached White Flour (Wheat Flour,
Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine,
Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Yeast) Filling
(Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Pasteurized Milk,
Vinegar, Salt), Partskim Mozzarella Cheese,
Crushed Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Puree,
Salt, Citric Acid), Oil, Parmesan (Milk,
Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Salt, Basil,
Parsley).
Contains: Milk, Wheat.

Nutrition facts.

Nutrition Facts: 96 servings per container. Serving size: 1 piece (142 g). Amount per serving: Calories 330; Total Fat 5 g (6% DV); Saturated Fat 1.5 g (8% DV); Trans Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 5 mg (2% DV); Sodium 220 mg (10% DV); Total Carbohydrate 61 g (22% DV); Dietary Fiber 7 g (25% DV); Total Sugars less than 1 g, including 0 g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 12 g; Vitamin D 0 mcg (0% DV); Calcium 70 mg (6% DV); Iron 3.5 mg (20% DV); Potassium 220 mg (4% DV).

Child nutrition equivalents.
Serving size: 5 oz

• • Type
  • Eq.
  • Notes
• • Grain
  • 2.50
  • oz
• • Meat & Meat Alternatives (MMA)
  • 2.00
  • oz

Storage instructions.

Keep frozen

Lot information.

Units per case: 96
Case net weight: 30 lb
Case dimensions: 20x13x9
Pallet configuration: 49 cases, 7x7

Calendar availability.

Year Around

Distribution information.

Direct

Company information.

Wildkale partners with small family farms committed to sustainable, responsible farming practices. We source fresh, nutritious, and minimally processed ingredients directly from these farms to create delicious, easy-to-prepare meals. Our products are made from New York State farm families for New York State people and are eligible for NY30, Nourish, EO32 and NPNAP programs. As a NYC and NYS WBE-certified (Women-owned), small business, Wildkale proudly supports local agriculture and communities.


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