Banana Black Bean Empanadas Recipes

BANANA EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine bananas, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
• Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface.
• Using a ring mold, make circles in the dough. Put the banana mixture on the pie dough and place another round on top. Pinch around the edges of each section to seal. Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and make slits in the top of each to allow steam to escape. Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake until crust is golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the empanadas on a platter. Serve with ice cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar, if using.

BANANA-BLACK BEAN EMPAñADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add banana and sauté until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer banana to paper towels to drain. Add onion to skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Add beans, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne; cook until mixture is hot, about 3 minutes. Using back of fork, mash bean filling to coarse paste; season with salt and cool.
• Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on floured surfaceto 14-inch square. Cut each into 9 squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon filling in center of 12 squares (reserve remaining squares for another use). Sprinkle each mound of filling with cheese, then top with bananas, dividing equally. Brush edges of squares with glaze. Fold 1 corner over filling to opposite corner, forming triangle. Using fork, seal crust edges. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet; brush with glaze. Bake empanadas until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

BANANA BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add banana and saute until golden, about 1.5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer banana to paper towels to drain. Add onion to skillet, saute for 3 minutes. Add beans, cilantro, cumin and cayenne; cook until mixture is hot, about 3 minutes. Using back of fork, mash bean filling to coarse paste; season with salt and cool.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on floured surface to 14" square. Cut each into 9 squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of bean filling in center of squares. Sprinkle each mound of filling with cheese, then top with bananas, dividing equally.
• Brush edges of squares with egg glaze. Fold 1 corner over filling to opposite corner, forming a triangle. Using fork, seal crust edges. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet that has been covered with a nonstick cooking spray. Brush tops with remaining egg glaze and bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Serve hot!

SMOKY BLACK BEAN AND CORN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• In nonstick 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until softened. Add chili powder, salt and chipotle chile; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in black beans and corn.
• On lightly floured surface, unroll 1 pie crust. Roll to 14-inch circle. Cut out four 6-inch circles. Repeat with remaining pie crust. Spoon about 1/4 cup black bean mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese over half of each round to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Brush edges with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal. Place on cookie sheet. Cut 3 small slits on top of each empanada.
• Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot. Serve warm.

SPICY BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

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

BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

Steps:

• To make filling:.
• Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan over med-hi heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
• Stir in the cumin and oregano and cook for 30 more seconds. Add the beans and salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly. Place beans in a blender and puree. If they are too stiff, add the water as needed to make a smooth puree.
• Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheese.
• The filling can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• To make dough:.
• Combine the flour, masa harina, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Toss to mix. Add oil and stir with a wooden spoon.
• In a liquid measuring cup, mix together the eggs and water. Add gradually to the flour mixture until it is all incorporated.
• Turn dough out onto a board and knead until it is very pliable - about 3 minutes. Add more flour or water if needed.
• To assemble:.
• Roll the dough out very thinly, about 1/16 inch thickness. Cut using a 3 inch round cutter. You should have 24 circles.
• In a small bowl beat together 1 egg and 1 T. water to make an egg wash.
• Place 2-1/2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each circle. Brush edges with egg wash and fold in half. Seal by pressing together with a fork. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• You may make these ahead and chill, covered, for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 3 weeks.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350 degrees. Fry until golden brown and crisp about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt before serving.
• Serve with sour cream, salsa or guacamole.