Chorizo and Black Bean Empanadas with Grilled Corn Salsa

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Or for a hearty dinner top them with this corn salsa with green chile, and serve them with a side salad or rice.

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Chorizo and Black Bean Empanadas with Grilled Corn Salsa

Total Time: 51 minutes
Yield: 36 empanadas
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 36 minutes
These empanadas are savory filled with a mixture of chorizo, refried black beans, and colorful bell peppers. As if that werenโ€™t enough deliciousness, the mixture is topped with gooey Oaxaca cheeseโ€”a mild, white melting cheese. Slightly spicy, these empanadas are sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients 

Empanadas:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ยผ cup chopped onion
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red pepper, chopped
  • 10 ounces pork chorizo
  • 2 16-ounce refried black beans
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 sheets frozen packaged puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • Oaxaca cheese, sliced

Corn Salsa:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ears corn, shucked and cut from the cob
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 4.5-ounce green chiles chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions 

Empanadas:

  • Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
  • In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat add onion and peppers and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the chorizo by crumbling it and cook the chorizo thoroughly for 10 minutes.
  • Add the refried black bean. Combine the mixture and set aside.
  • Beat the egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Cut each puff pastry sheet into four 3-1/2-inch squares. Drop 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top with a small piece of cheese.
  • With a pastry brush, brush two adjoining edges of each square with the egg and fold the opposite corner over to form a triangle, sealing all the way around with your thumb. Press a fork down on the sealed edges at regular intervals to form small ridges. Transfer the empanadas to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

Corn Salsa:

  • Over high heat, heat skillet, add olive oil and roast the corn for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Toss gently.

Notes

For a hearty dinner top them with this corn salsa with green chile, and serve them with a side salad or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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5 Comments

  1. marilyn says:

    Can’t wait to make these! Can I freeze them before baking?

    Thank you,

    Marilyn

  2. Mary says:

    Can’t wait to make this, I may have to stop at the store for the pastry tonight and fix them on Wednesday ……..omg….I love your website with all the recipes and crafts……never at a loss for ideas…..

  3. MOLA says:

    yummy..!

  4. Mahรฉe Ferlini says:

    This looks like a versatile and easy to make recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

  5. vangie says:

    These empanas look so good and easy to make. Okay time to see what I have in the frig, These made me hungry.