Chicken and Black Bean Empanadas recipe

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Ingredients

½ (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans - rinsed, drained, and mashed
½ cup finely chopped cooked chicken
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
¼ cup salsa
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 dash hot pepper sauce
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
¾ cup shortening
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten, divided
1 tablespoon water

Nutrition Info

100.7 calories
carbohydrate: 8.5 g
cholesterol: 14.9 mg
fat: 6 g
fiber: 0.6 g
protein: 3.3 g
saturatedFat: 2.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 83.9 mg
sugar: 0.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 3 or 4 baking sheets.

  2. Combine black beans, chicken, Mexican cheese, salsa, cumin, and hot sauce together in the bowl of a food processor, process until combined.

  3. Stir flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in pepper Jack cheese and shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add milk and 1 beaten egg, stir until well mixed.

  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently, 10 to 15 strokes. Divide dough in half, keep remaining half wrapped in plastic wrap until you are ready for it.

  5. Roll 1/2 of the pastry dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut using a 3-inch round cutter. Re-roll scraps and repeat until dough is used up. Repeat with remaining dough.

  6. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Moisten edges with some water and fold in half. Seal edges with a fork. Prick the top of each empanada several times. Place onto the prepared baking sheets.

  7. Stir remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl. Brush over each empanada.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Recipe Yield

40 empanadas

Recipe Note

These chicken and black bean empanadas make a great little baked appetizer to dip. A great way to used up leftover chicken or turkey, and they freeze well either before or after baking! Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole, if desired.

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