Valencian Savory Empanadas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 small tomatoes - peeled , seeded and chopped
• 4 ounces diced cooked ham
• 2 hard-cooked eggs , chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can refrigerated pizza crust dough , 10 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and saute until tender. Pour in the tomatoes, and cook for a minute, then stir in the ham and heat through. Remove from the heat, and mix in the eggs and parsley. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Unroll the can of pizza dough on a clean surface, and stretch or roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 3 inch squares.

3. 3

   Place equal amounts of the filling into the centers of the squares. Brush the edges lightly with water. Fold in halves to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Place on a greased cookie sheet and prick with a fork.

4. 4

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.