Spicy Black Bean Empanadas Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); salt; 1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets); 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1 large egg, beaten (for glaze)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
salt
1 (17 1/3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets)
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 large egg, beaten (for glaze)

1
.Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; add in onion; stir/saute 3 minutes.
2
Add in beans, pumpkin, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne; cook about 3 minutes, until mixture is warmed through; remove from heat.
3
Using the back of a fork, mash bean filling to coarse paste; season with salt; cool.
4
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
5
Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to a 14-inch square.
6
Cut each into 9 squares; place 1 heaping tablespoons bean filling in center of each square.
7
Sprinkle each mound of filling with cheese.
8
Brush edges of squares with egg glaze; fold 1 corner over filling to opposite corner, forming a triangle; using fork, seal crust edges.
9
Arrange pastries on rimmed baking sheet; brush with egg glaze.
10
Bake about 15 minutes, until golden brown; serve warm.

275

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1/2 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean 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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Spicy Black Bean Empanadas

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