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    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas + a cookbook giveaway

    Published: Mar 5, 2014 by Coleen Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas + a cookbook giveaway

    I believe I have confessed before that I was rather picky as a child. For a period of time, I boycotted tomatoes in all forms (even pizza). For nearly two decades, I refused to touch any kind of fish or shellfish. The most "exotic" cuisine I would eat was Americanized Chinese takeout.

    I'm happy to say, I've branched out. I've discovered new ingredients and ethnic cuisines. I've hesitated when offered something new, but quickly resolve to at least taste something before saying I don't like it.

    And though I've tried several new ethnic cuisines, there are many more I have yet to try. So, I was thrilled when Cooking Light sent me an advance copy of their newest cookbook, Global Kitchen by David Joachim.

    Global Kitchen by David Joachim #GlobalKitchen #CookingLight

    The book contains 150 iconic recipes from cuisine all around the world, from Chinese steamed pork buns to Lebanese baba ghanoush, a Moroccan tagine to Greek moussaka, and Argentinian pork with chimichurri to American blueberry cobbler.

    As I flipped through the book, trying to decide what to make first, I knew it had to be the empanadas. I've had them each time I've gone to a local Cuban restaurant, trying a different filling each time: beef, pork, chorizo. Delicious!

    This is a time-consuming recipe, but it's totally worth it. It's very make-ahead friendly, so you can spread the steps out over a day or two, then freeze until you're ready to eat them.

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas + a cookbook giveaway

    We loved these empanadas β€” there's a lot of flavor and spice, but not a lot of heat. If you like mouth-burning spiciness, roast a jalapeΓ±o along with the poblano, leave in a few seeds, and add it to the filling mixture.

    I served two empanadas per person with a side of Mexican rice and tomatoes, and was more than satisfied. Between the sweet potatoes and the black beans, this recipe has a lot of filling fiber!

    Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to enter to win your very own copy of Global Kitchen!

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas + a cookbook giveaway

    Sweet Potato and Black Bean Empanadas

    Slightly adapted from Global Kitchen by David Joachim

    Ingredients

    • 2 scant cups (9 ounces) all-purpose flour
    • ΒΎ teaspoon kosher salt
    • β…“ cup canola oil
    • ΒΌ cup cold water
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 medium sweet potato
    • 1 poblano chile
    • 1 Β½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 cup canned low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 5 green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
    • Β½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • Cooking spray

    Directions

    1. Measure flour by weight, or by lightly spooning flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Pour the flour into a medium mixing bowl. Add the ΒΎ teaspoon of kosher salt, and stir with a whisk. In a large measuring cup, combine the canola oil, cold water, vinegar and 1 egg. Whisk to combine. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moist. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead until smooth. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 24 hours.
    2. Peel and dice the sweet potato. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potato and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potato pieces are easily pierced by a fork. Drain, and return the potatoes to the hot pot. Mash until smooth. Set aside.
    3. Preheat the broil to high heat. Place the poblano chile on a baking sheet and roast for 6 minutes; flip with tongs, and roast another two minutes. Immediately place the pepper in a paper bag and fold to seal tightly. Let sit for 15 minutes. This steams the pepper and will make the waxy skin easier to peel off.
    4. Peel the skin off and discard. Slice the pepper in half, remove and discard the seeds; chop the chile pepper. Set aside.
    5. Combine mashed sweet potato, chopped poblano, cumin, black beans, chopped green onions, cilantro, ancho chile powder and Β½ teaspoon kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. (NOTE:Β At this point, the filling can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated up to 24 hours before proceeding.)
    6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    7. Divide dough into 10 portions (~1 Β½ oz each, if you choose to weigh portions). Roll each portion out on a floured suface into a circle 5 inches in diameter. Place two to three tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle. Moisten the edges of the dough circle with some of the beaten egg, then fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
    8. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, and place the empanadas on the baking sheet. Cut three diagonal slits in each empanada to allow steam to escape.
    9. Bake for 16 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.

    Diet type: Vegetarian

    Number of servings (yield): 10

    Calories: 209

    Fat: 8.4 g

    Protein: 51 g

    Win a copy of Global Kitchen by David Joachim!

    Disclosure:Β Cooking Light provided me with one copy of Global Kitchen to review and keep, and another copy to give away. I was not compensated financially for this post. All opinions contained in this post are my own.

    Giveaway Terms & Conditions
    * Odds of winning depend on total number of entries received
    * Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 19, 2014
    * Winner will be selected at random by the Rafflecopter widget
    * Winners will receive one (1) hardcover copy of β€œGlobal Kitchen” by David Joachim (valued at $29.95)
    * Prize must be claimed within 7 days or it will be forfeited
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cristina D. says

      March 05, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Spanish food is my favorite, but I'm a pretty big fan of any ethnic food!

      Reply
    2. Teresa says

      March 05, 2014 at 7:17 am

      I crave Indian, Italian then French cooking in that order. Think this is a weekend project, worth the effort. Thanks for this and giveaway.

      Reply
    3. Rona says

      March 05, 2014 at 7:32 am

      I love so many ethnic cuisines--Italian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Thai!

      Reply
    4. TL says

      March 05, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Those look so good! We've been trying to branch out with our meals.

      Reply
      • TL says

        March 05, 2014 at 7:56 am

        And I love Indian food.

        Reply
    5. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

      March 05, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Chinese food is my favorite, but I'm pretty biased. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    6. Natasha O says

      March 05, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Amazingly looks better than Apple cinnamon empanadas! Must try!!

      Reply
    7. Natasha O says

      March 05, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      My favorite ethnic cuisine is Chinese, traditional and classic restaurant dishes but if I could, I'd throw in Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai into the 'favs' label too!

      Reply
    8. tiffany says

      March 05, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      My favorite ethnic food is Thai. I love the noodle and curry dishes.

      Reply
    9. Jamie says

      March 05, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thai or Mexican, I just can't get enough!

      Reply
    10. Stacey says

      March 05, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      I love all sorts of ethnic foods, but I think Mediterranean is my favorite!

      Reply
    11. Jenni @ {doughseedough} says

      March 05, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      I love authentic Chinese & Taiwanese cooking!

      Reply
    12. Kristin says

      March 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      My favorite ethnic cuisine is Italian. I love making homemade pasta.

      Reply
    13. Cindy says

      March 11, 2014 at 10:41 am

      My favorite cuisine is Mexican or Southwest-style. This recipe and this cookbook look gorgeous.

      Reply
    14. Christine @Buckling Bookshelves says

      March 11, 2014 at 10:53 am

      I probably eat more Italian than anything else, but I really love trying Thai and Indian dishes πŸ™‚

      Reply
    15. itzia says

      March 17, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      i love thai food

      Reply

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