Spicy Bean Turnovers (With Variations)

"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."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
2 1/2 dozen
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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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.
  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. 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. <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/untitled.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting">
 
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