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Delicious vegetarian empanadas with avocado, black beans and queso fresco. A nice crunchy Latin pastry with creamy avocado filling! Que Rico! | ethnicspoon.com

Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card

Delicious vegetarian empanadas with avocado, black beans and queso fresco. A nice crunchy Latin pastry with creamy avocado filling! Que Rico!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Latin American
Keyword: empanadas, filled dough, pastry, pie dough, turnovers, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 15 oz pie crust refrigerated type, 2 full sized pie crusts
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tsp lime juice juice, fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup black beans drained rinced
  • 3 Tbsp red onion diced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water (egg wash)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Unroll pie crust, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl place black beans, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salt, and chili powder.
  • Peel the avocado and dice into small pieces, then sprinkle with lime juice.
  • Add the avocado to the black beans mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Using a 3" biscuit cutter cut circles on the pie crust.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each round. Fold over to create a half moon, and crimp around the edges with the tines of a fork. Place empanadas on parchment paper, and brush with egg wash.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions:
    • How long can I store the avocado black bean empanadas in the refrigerator? Once they have completely cooled you can store this in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place them in an airtight container or zip top bags.
    • How can I reheat the empanadas? Reheat in the oven at 250°F for 10 minutes until warm in the center. I like to put them in my Cosori Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 250°F.
    • Can I freeze the empanadas? Yes, you can freeze these for up to two months in an airtight container after they are completely cooled. Reheat in the oven at 250°F for 15 minutes or 10 minutes in an air fryer at 250°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.4mg