Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas
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Author Heather Earl
Yield 8 Empanadas
Try out different fillings: tomato, basil and mozzarella. Sautéed veggies with gouda, chicken and pinto beans with cheddar are all good combinations
Ingredients
DOUGH
- 2 cups Organic Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4-1/2 cup Ice Water
FILLING
- 1 cup Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small Onion or Shallot, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Sea Salt
- sprinkle of Chipotle Powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Smoked Green Chilis, chopped (freeze the rest)
- 1/2 cup Corn
- small handful of chopped Cilantro
- grated Cheddar Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400f or 200c
- Put the Flour and Salt in the food processor and pulse a few seconds
- Add the Olive Oil and Vinegar and pulse a few more times until it is crumbly
- Slowly add the Ice Water, a few tablespoons at a time, pulsing in between additions
- When the dough makes a ball, pulse a few more times and remove
- Shape into a ball and refrigerate while you make the filling
- In a dry pan, toast the spices over low heat until fragrant
- Remove from heat and bash them up a bit with the back of a spoon or a mortar
- Add a splash of Olive Oil and return to heat
- Add the Onions and saute a few minutes until soft
- Add the Black Beans and Corn and heat through
- Toss the Black Bean mixture with the Sweet Potato, Chilies, Cilantro and a bit of Cheddar if you like
- Divide the dough into 8 equal balls or more for appetizer size
- Roll each one into a circle and fill with a generous dollop of filling
- Fold over to a half moon shape, seal the edges and cut a slit or two into the top
- Put on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook 15-20 minutes until browned
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-empanadas/