Chipotle And Black Bean Empanada Bites Recipe

Name: Chipotle And Black Bean Empanada Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough:; 400 g AP Flour; 100 g Yellow Corn Meal; 2 tsp Garlic Salt; 2 tsp Chili Powder; 250 g Vegetable Shortening; 120 ml Cold Water; Filling:; 4 oz Canned Chipotle Pepper; 8 oz Canned Black Beans; 1 TBS Garlic Salt; 2 tsp Ground Cumin

Servings: persons

Dough:
400 g AP Flour
100 g Yellow Corn Meal
2 tsp Garlic Salt
2 tsp Chili Powder
250 g Vegetable Shortening
120 ml Cold Water
Filling:
4 oz Canned Chipotle Pepper
8 oz Canned Black Beans
1 TBS Garlic Salt
2 tsp Ground Cumin

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Prepare Dough:
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1. Mix flour, corn meal, garlic salt and chili powder.
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2. Blend with vegetable shortening until you achieve a sandy consistency.
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3. Add cold water and mix until you form a dough.
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4. Kneed for 2 minutes.
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5. Chill the dough covered in the refrigerator.
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Prepare the filling:
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1. Blend the chipotle peppers and juices in a blender until smooth.
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2. Boil beans, blended pepper and spices on the stove until a thick a creamy consistency is achieved.
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Make Empanadas:
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1. Roll out the dough until it is 1/8 of and inch thick. Cut into 3 inch circles.
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2. Fill with black bean mixture.
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3. Fold and seal with a fork.
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4. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until crusts are begining to brown.

519

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough:, 400 g AP Flour, 100 g Yellow Corn Meal, 2 tsp Garlic Salt, and more.

Yes, Chipotle And Black Bean Empanada Bites falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle And Black Bean Empanada Bites

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Variations & substitutions

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