Spicy Bean Turnovers (With Variations)

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- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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2 1/2 dozen
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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PIZZA FILLING VARIATION:
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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.
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CHICKEN PARMESAN VARIATION:
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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.
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HAM 'N' CHEESE FILLING VARIATION:
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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.
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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.
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Reviews
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I made the spicy bean filling and we thought it was really good. Using a pre-made pie crust makes these go together very quickly. I made the salsa/sour cream mixture for dipping. I did have leftover bean filling and I spread it on a plate, topped it with cheese and microwaved until the cheese was melted. Served with tortilla chips and it was inhaled. I will be trying the bean filling in burritos too.
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I'm an American based in Bangalore, India. In my spare time, I love horseback riding, reading, trying new restaurants, and hitting the gym. I also (naturally) love to cook, and find it a fun challenge to try to prepare some of my US-favorites while I'm here. It's not always successful though; some convenience ingredients don't make it here yet! :) My husband, in-laws, and friends enjoy trying my new creations, especially desserts and anything spicy.
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