Description
Delicious empanadas filled with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 package empanada dough or homemade dough
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast sweet potatoes for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, combine roasted sweet potatoes with black beans, spices, lime juice, and cilantro. Mash to combine and cool completely.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles using a round cutter.
- Place filling in the center of each circle, fold over and crimp to seal.
- For baking, brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. For frying, heat oil and fry until crispy.
- Serve with a tangy dipping sauce made from yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro.
Notes
These empanadas can be made ahead and frozen for later. Customize the filling with spices or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: empanadas, sweet potato, black bean, vegetarian, comfort food, easy recipe