PINTO BEAN TURNOVERS

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Try these satisfying snacks from Sue Seymour Valatie, New York. She pats cheese into the dough, then tucks in store-bought bean dip to fix these tasty turnovers. "They're easy to assemble with prepared pie crusts," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup pinto bean dip
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salsa and sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine bean dip, onion and green pepper; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Sprinkle with half of cheese; press lightly with fingers. Turn pastry over; sprinkle with remaining cheese and press lightly. Cut into 3-in. circles., Place about 2 teaspoons bean mixture in the center of each circle. Fold over; press edges with a fork to seal. Sprinkle with chili powder. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.