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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas

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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

FILLING

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400f or 200c
  2. Put the Flour and Salt in the food processor and pulse a few seconds
  3. Add the Olive Oil and Vinegar and pulse a few more times until it is crumbly
  4. Slowly add the Ice Water, a few tablespoons at a time, pulsing in between additions
  5. When the dough makes a ball, pulse a few more times and remove
  6. Shape into a ball and refrigerate while you make the filling
  7. In a dry pan, toast the spices over low heat until fragrant
  8. Remove from heat and bash them up a bit with the back of a spoon or a mortar
  9. Add a splash of Olive Oil and return to heat
  10. Add the Onions and saute a few minutes until soft
  11. Add the Black Beans and Corn and heat through
  12. Toss the Black Bean mixture with the Sweet Potato, Chilies, Cilantro and a bit of Cheddar if you like
  13. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls or more for appetizer size
  14. Roll each one into a circle and fill with a generous dollop of filling
  15. Fold over to a half moon shape, seal the edges and cut a slit or two into the top
  16. 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/