Banana Empanadas Recipe

Name: Banana Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 T veg oil; 1 firm med banana, diced; 3/4 c chopped onion; 1 15 oz can black beans, drained; 1/4 c frsh cilantro; 3/4 t cumin; 1/4 t cayenne; 1 17.3 oz package frozen puff pastry, thawed OR 1 package pizza dough; 1 c coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1 egg beaten to blend

Servings: persons

2 T veg oil
1 firm med banana, diced
3/4 c chopped onion
1 15 oz can black beans, drained
1/4 c frsh cilantro
3/4 t cumin
1/4 t cayenne
1 17.3 oz package frozen puff pastry, thawed OR 1 package pizza dough
1 c coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg beaten to blend

1
Heat oil in skillet over high heat, add banana and saute until golden. Transfer to paper towel to drain.
2
Add onion to skillet, saute 3 min. Add beans, cilantro, spices, cook until hot, about 3 min.
3
Mash with fork to a paste. Season with S and cool
4
Preheat 425
5
Roll out dough to 14 in square. Cut into 9-12 squares. Place a heaping T of filling in center of squares. Sprinkle with cheese and bananas. Brush edges of squares with glaze. Fold into triangle. Use fork to seal edges. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet, brsuh with glaze. Bake until golden, about 15 min. Serve hot.

866

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 T veg oil, 1 firm med banana, diced, 3/4 c chopped onion, 1 15 oz can black beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Banana Empanadas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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