I found a recipe online for empanadas. I had most of the ingredients but decided to switch out some for black beans and turkey bacon. I have never made empanadas and was unsure of how these would turn out. To my surprise (and my family's) these were delicious.
I started out by doing a quick soak, then cooking the black beans. I only made about 1/3 cup (dry) beans. The beans are what made the entire appetizer.
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| Basic Empanada Dough |
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| Chopped Spinach: Thawed and Drained |
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| I used green onions that I sauteed with 2 cloves of fresh garlic |
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| Chop and Cooked Turkey Bacon |
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| After the green onions and garlic were done sauteing, I added back in the bacon and mixed in the spinach |
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| Mixed in the cooked and cooled black beans |
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| Let the whole thing cool, then stir in cheddar cheese |
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| I rolled out the dough and cut small circles |
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| Add the filling, make little pockets, and egg wash |
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| 20 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit = YUM! |
These fit perfectly in your hand so no fork or knife is needed. My family and I decided to eat these with a little sourcream and salsa topping.
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