Veggie Life, Summer, 2001: Black Bean & Goat Cheese Empanadas with Green Mole

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BLACK BEAN & GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS WITH GREEN MOLE

 

Recipe By :Mark Berlin

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups masa harina

2 1/4 cups water -- more or less

1 tablespoon mild chile powder or paprika

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 can refried black beans -- (15 ounce)

3 ounces goat cheese -- (3 to 5)

Sauce

3 ounces shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 bunch scallions -- chopped

1 cup cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 poblano chile or 3 jalapenos -- to taste, chopped

Zest and juice of 1 lime

1/2 cup vegetable stock

Salt -- to taste

 

I. Preheat oven to 375°. In a mixing bowl, com-

bine masa, chile powder, and baking powder with

just enough water to make a soft dough.

Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a

ball. (To retain moisture, keep dough covered

with a damp towel.)

2. Working with one at a time, flatten each

dough ball between sheets of plastic. In a tortilla

press or with a rolling pin, press ball into a 6-inch

round. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons beans and 1 to 2

teaspoons goat cheese onto center. Fold round in

half and press edges closed. Place on a nonstick

baking sheet and keep covered with a damp

towel. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake for

about 12 minutes, until lightly browned.

3. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast

pumpkin seeds, shaking pan frequently, until seeds

begin to brown and pop, about 3 minutes. Remove

from pan and let cool somewhat.

4. In a food processor combine pumpkin seeds, scal-

lions, cilantro, oil, chile, zest, juice, and stock, pro-

cessing until smooth. Drizzle sauce over hot

empanadas or serve alongside.

LACTO

PER EMPANADA WITH SAUCE: 211 CAL (30% from fat). 7g PROT,

7g FAT, 32g CARB, 179mg SOD. 6mg CHOL, 7.5g FIBER.

 

 

Source:

" Veggie Life, Summer, 2001 "

Yield:

" 12 empanadas "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1962 Calories; 72g Fat (32.3% calories

from fat); 61g Protein; 279g Carbohydrate; 21g Dietary Fiber; 91mg Cholesterol;

2118mg Sodium. Exchanges: 18 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable;

12 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0