Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
South American
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas Recipe Card
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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
- 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.
- 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
(4%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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