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Empanadas de Frijol

Bean empanadas.

Prep14 min
Cook6 min
Total20 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving279 kcal
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Costa RicaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Masa harina (white corn)400 g
  • Warm water500 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Oil for frying800 ml
  • Refried black beans400 g

Method

  1. DoughKnead the masa.
  2. FillingUse refried beans.
  3. FillPress rounds, fill and fold.
  4. FryFry until crisp.

Nutrition per serving

Calories279 kcal
Protein9.7 g
Carbohydrates46.3 g
Fat5.9 g
Fibre7.3 g
Sugar1.2 g
Sodium213 mg
Saturated fat0.8 g
Serving sizeabout 110 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Empanadas de Frijol take to make?

About 20 min in total: 14 min of preparation and 6 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Empanadas de Frijol?

About 279 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 110 g each.

Which allergens does Empanadas de Frijol contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Empanadas de Frijol from?

Empanadas de Frijol is a main course from Costa Rica. Bean empanadas.

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