Empanadas
with Chili Pepper Beans
Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
8-12 Minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
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- 1 pkg. Wewalka Puff Pastry Dough
- 1 medium egg yolk
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- Chili pepper bean mixture
- 4 Tbsp. cilantro
- Egg wash (1 egg and 2 Tbsp. water, beaten)
Chili Pepper Beans:
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. green onion rings
- 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
- 1 can red beans
- Salt and cayenne pepper
- 4 medium eggs
- 4 Tbsp. cream
- 4 Tbsp. grated cheddar
Tomato Dip:
- 2 1/4 cup tomatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp. finely grated organic lime peel
- Salt, pepper and pinch sugar
View All Baking TipsDirections
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Unroll the refrigerated puff pastry dough onto a baking sheet. Cut into 8 equal-sized squares (4 in. x 4 in.).
2. Whisk together egg yolk and milk in a bowl and brush onto the edges of the dough.
3. To make chili bean mixture: Peel and mince garlic clove. In a pan, heat olive oil and braise garlic, green onion rings, and chili flakes for 2-3 minutes. Pour red beans into a strainer, rinse under cold water, and drain. Add drained beans to the green onion mixture and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Beat together eggs, cream, and grated cheddar and season with 2-3 pinches salt and cayenne pepper. Add the egg-cheese mixture to the beans, stir well, and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes until the eggs are firm and creamy.
4. Place 2 Tbsp. bean mixture in the center of each dough square and sprinkle with cilantro. Fold one corner of each dough square over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges firmly together. Using a knife, make shallow cuts around the edges at about 1/3 in. intervals.
5. Brush the empanadas with egg wash and bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown. Serve with tomato dip.
6. To make the tomato dip: Peel and quarter tomatoes, remove the cores and seeds, and dice finely. Combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, and lime peel and season to taste with salt, pepper and pinch of sugar.
