Chicken and Black Bean Empanadas Recipe

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Chicken and Black Bean Empanadas
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  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add spices, stir to mix fully, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add black beans and chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until black beans are heated through, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let mixture cool fully. Add cilantro and stir well.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Lay out a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Flour the top of the dough and roll out the puff pastry until it is about 1/16-inch thick and about 12 inches by 16 inches.
  4. Trim edges to size, if necessary. Cut 4-inch strips crosswise and lengthwise making 12 (4 by 4-inch) squares. Make sure the squares are well floured and stack them in a little pile.
  5. To form empanadas: Fill a little dish with some room temperature water. Imagine each square you work with is separated in half by a diagonal. Place a couple tablespoons of filling in the top half. Dip a finger into the water and moisten the edges of the top half with water. Fold the bottom half to meet the edges of the top half. Use a fork to pinch and seal the edges. Lightly brush the tops with vegetable oil. Place finished pockets on a nonstick baking sheet and bake about 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
  6. Serve with salsa, sour cream and green onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 189.45 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.43g 22%
Cholesterol 15.26mg 5%
Sodium 201.49mg 8%
Potassium 157.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.54g 3%
Sugars 0.41g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 6.44g 13%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 17.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 334.77 Kcal (1402 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.5g 22%
Cholesterol 26.97mg 5%
Sodium 356.04mg 8%
Potassium 277.95mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.86g 3%
Sugars 0.72g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 3%
Protein 11.38g 13%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 5%
Calcium 31.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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