BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS

The Super Bowl is coming up and I thought this recipe would be great finger food for a party for someone that wants to serve something a little different than wings & chips. This recipe couldn't be quicker & you can fill these will anything you can think of. This is just my favorite.

Ingredients:

Goya discos, thawed (10 come to a packet & they are in the freezer section at my grocery store next to the kosher section)
1 can black beans
1/4 white onion
1 chipotle in adobo
2 tbs butter, melted
Goya, sazon seasoning packet
salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain the beans and place in a food processor along with the onion & the chipotle. Season with salt & pepper. Process until smooth.

2. Take the dough and roll out each disco a little bit. About an inch or so bigger than it used to be. Don't freak out about rolling out dough, I don't have a rolling pin so I just use a wine bottle. You don't even need flour.

3. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in each disco. Fold over the dough and crimp using the end of a fork. I have read recipes that use a little bit of water inside to help seal the dough and that would probably help. Using a fork, poke holes in each empanada.

5. Mix the seasoning packet with the melted butter and brush on each empanada. Put in the oven for about 20-30 minutes until crispy.

6. Serve with guacamole, salsa & lettuce.

Notes:

I'm sure these would be wonderful with some white mexican cheese, so please add it if you like.

Like I said before, you can fill these with anything. I've had chicken, beef, spinach and mushroom empanadas. The possibilities are endless.

What would you put in yours?

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