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Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Empanadas

These empanadas feature a delightful filling of roasted butternut squash and creamy goat cheese, wrapped in a flaky pastry. Perfect for any occasion, they’re a hit at gatherings or as a cozy meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 empanadas 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 Avocados, peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup White Onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups Diced Butternut Squash
  • 1 Jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 Refrigerated Pie Crusts
  • ⅓ cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
  • 1 large Egg

Instructions

  • Prepare avocado sauce by blending avocados, cilantro, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, and lime juice until smooth.
  • Sauté onion, cumin, paprika, and cayenne in olive oil until onions soften.
  • Add garlic, butternut squash, black beans, and jalapeño to the skillet and cook until tender.
  • Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles.
  • Place filling and goat cheese on each circle, fold, and crimp edges.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake at 300°F for 20-30 minutes until golden.

Notes

Cut butternut squash evenly for uniform cooking.
Chill avocado sauce for enhanced flavors and thickness.
Keep pie crust cold for a flakier texture.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Savory Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 25