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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!

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

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Unroll pie crust, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl place black beans, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, salt, and chili powder.
  4. Peel the avocado and dice into small pieces, then sprinkle with lime juice.
  5. Add the avocado to the black beans mixture and mix thoroughly.
  6. Using a 3" biscuit cutter cut circles on the pie crust.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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

% 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.