Jack-O’-Lantern Empanadas Recipe

Name: Jack-O’-Lantern Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 packages (14.1 ounces each ) refrigerated pie pastry; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 packages (14.1 ounces each ) refrigerated pie pastry
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn, onion and pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pumpkin, black beans and seasonings; heat through. Cool slightly.
2
On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Cut 60 pumpkins with a 3-in. floured pumpkin-shaped or round cookie cutter, rerolling dough as necessary. Place half of the pumpkins 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
3
; top each with about 1 tablespoon pumpkin mixture. Using a knife, cut jack-o'-lantern faces or slits out of the remaining pastries. Place over the top of the pumpkin mixture; press edges with a fork to seal.
4
In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastries. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 cup frozen corn, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Jack-O’-Lantern Empanadas 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.

Jack-O’-Lantern Empanadas

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