Black Bean and Plantain Empanadas

Name: Black Bean and Plantain Empanadas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz empanada dough; 1 plantain; 15 oz black beans; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 Roma tomato; 1 Tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp. cilantro; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes; ¼ tsp. allspice

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4.7

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
258 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
South American

Black Bean and Plantain Empanadas

Vanessa Armstrong

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Great flavors in these spicy black bean and plantain empanadas and easy to make. These come together quickly with empanada discs or dicos with a quick fry and you are done. I usually make a big batch to freeze and bring them out to thaw and they are ready for a nice vegetarian dinner with some greens on the side. Everyone love an easy weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

14 oz empanada dough Goya discos, large*
1 plantain ripe, diced
15 oz black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 onion medium, diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 Roma tomato diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ cup vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. cilantro chopped
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. allspice

* I like using the Goya discos to save time.

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Instructions

On medium heat sauté plantains, onions, and garlic in olive oil until plantains are golden brown. Add salt, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well.
Add black beans, tomatoes, and broth. Turn down heat to low and allow to cook for about 10 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the mixture is soft.
Add red pepper flakes, allspice, and cilantro and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
To assemble: On the center of each round place a heaping soup spoon of filling. Fold over and seal edges tightly with the tines of a fork.
At this point you can freeze them making sure you place parchment or wax paper between them if you are stacking them. Thaw them completely before frying and remove any excess condensation of water droplets.
If you are going to eat these right away wait about 20 minutes before frying so the edges have time to seal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 820IU (16%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	258kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	508mg	21%
Potassium	365mg	8%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	820IU	16%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	7%
Calcium	27mg	3%
Iron	3.6mg	20%