SPICY BEAN TURNOVERS (WITH VARIATIONS)

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Our family loves these little 'mock hotpockets' and they come together really quickly. Add a side of salsa & fat-free sour cream for an easy, healthy lunch, or serve as an appetizer. There are many variations for these and they would be great for a lunchbox. These can be baked, then frozen, and reheated in the microwave. Adapted from an idea I saw in Quick Cooking that called for a can of bean dip in place of the bean mixture I use.

Provided by WhoKnew

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups whole pinto beans, cooked
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/3 cup salsa
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (for sprinkling on top)
1 (9 inch) pastry for double-crust pie

Steps:

  • Mash pinto beans (could use food processor).
  • Add cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, chili flakes, coriander, onion, and salsa.
  • Mix well--adjust seasonings to taste.
  • On floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese; press lightly into dough.
  • Turn pastry over. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and press lightly into dough.
  • Cut into 3 inch circles (I used a wide-mouthed glass for lack of a cookie cutter).
  • Place small amount bean mixture (large teaspoon's worth) into center of each circle.
  • Fold over to form a semi-circle with the bean mixture inside. Press edges with a fork to seal the mixture inside.
  • Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.
  • Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes or until brown.
  • PIZZA FILLING VARIATION:.
  • Mix together:.
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
  • 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or chopped pepperoni.
  • 1/3 cup onion & peppers (chopped and mixed together to make 1/3 cup).
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese, if you like.
  • CHICKEN PARMESAN VARIATION:.
  • Mix together:.
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
  • 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded.
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded.
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated.
  • HAM 'N' CHEESE FILLING VARIATION:.
  • Mix together:.
  • 1/2 cup deli ham, chopped.
  • 1/3 cup processed cheese, melted.
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped.
  • Allow filling to cool (so it is not liquid) before stuffing.
  • OTHER VARIATIONS:.
  • Stuff with chopped hot dogs and shredded cheese.
  • Stuff with homemade chili (drain liquid before stuffing).
  • Stuff with taco meat and shredded cheese.
  • Stuff with chicken tikka masala or other Indian meats, and add some chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.1, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 864.3, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.5

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