Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card

Name: Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 15 oz pie crust; 1 avocado; 2 tsp lime juice; ¼ cup black beans; 3 Tbsp red onion; 2 Tbsp cilantro; ¼ cup queso fresco; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp chili powder; 1 egg

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
249 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
South American

Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card

Vanessa Armstrong

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings

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)

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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.
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 Information

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Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 168mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	249kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	322mg	13%
Potassium	168mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Vitamin A	105IU	2%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	3%
Calcium	31mg	3%
Iron	1.4mg	8%