Spicy Bean Turnovers (With Variations) Recipe

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Spicy Bean Turnovers (With Variations)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
157
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mash pinto beans (could use food processor).
  2. Add cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, salt, chili flakes, coriander, onion, and salsa.
  3. Mix well-adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. On floured surface, roll pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
  5. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese; press lightly into dough.
  6. Turn pastry over. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and press lightly into dough.
  7. Cut into 3 inch circles (I used a wide-mouthed glass for lack of a cookie cutter).
  8. Place small amount bean mixture (large teaspoon's worth) into center of each circle.
  9. Fold over to form a semi-circle with the bean mixture inside. Press edges with a fork to seal the mixture inside.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.
  11. Bake at 350F for about 15 minutes or until brown.
  12. PIZZA FILLING VARIATION:.
  13. Mix together:.
  14. 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
  15. 1/2 cup cooked ground beef or chopped pepperoni.
  16. 1/3 cup onion & peppers (chopped and mixed together to make 1/3 cup).
  17. Shredded mozzarella cheese, if you like.
  18. CHICKEN PARMESAN VARIATION:.
  19. Mix together:.
  20. 1/2 cup pizza sauce.
  21. 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and sliced or shredded.
  22. 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded.
  23. 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated.
  24. HAM 'N' CHEESE FILLING VARIATION:.
  25. Mix together:.
  26. 1/2 cup deli ham, chopped.
  27. 1/3 cup processed cheese, melted.
  28. 1/4 cup onion, chopped.
  29. Allow filling to cool (so it is not liquid) before stuffing.
  30. OTHER VARIATIONS:.
  31. Stuff with chopped hot dogs and shredded cheese.
  32. Stuff with homemade chili (drain liquid before stuffing).
  33. Stuff with taco meat and shredded cheese.
  34. Stuff with chicken tikka masala or other Indian meats, and add some chutney.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.82 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.23g 13%
Cholesterol 5.93mg 2%
Sodium 428.02mg 18%
Potassium 172.03mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.22g 5%
Sugars 0.64g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.31g 13%
Protein 5.19g 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 61.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.6 Kcal (999 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.52g 13%
Cholesterol 9.03mg 2%
Sodium 651.25mg 18%
Potassium 261.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.68g 5%
Sugars 0.97g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5.04g 13%
Protein 7.9g 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 8%
Calcium 93.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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