Spiced Black Bean Hand Pies with Chipotle Sour Cream

Savory and satisfying individual hand pies filled with a warmly spiced black bean mixture and served with a cool, smoky chipotle sour cream.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

685 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.41/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

1box (2 crusts)Refrigerated pie crust(Or homemade pie crust)

£3.00

15ouncesBlack beans(Canned, rinsed and drained)

£0.75

0.5mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.20

0.5mediumRed bell pepper(Diced)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonChili powder

£0.05

0.5teaspoonCumin

£0.03

0.3teaspoonSmoked paprika

£0.02

0.1teaspoonCayenne pepper(Optional, for heat)

£0.01

0.3cupVegetable broth

£0.10

1tablespoonLime juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Or to taste)

£0.02

0.5cupSour cream

£0.40

1tablespoonChipotle pepper in adobo sauce(Finely chopped, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce)

£0.15

1tablespoonOlive oil

£0.05

1Egg(For egg wash)

£0.25

1teaspoonWater(For egg wash)

Total Cost

£5.64

£1.41 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4.
Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced slightly and the mixture has thickened.
5.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly.
6.
While the black bean mixture is cooling, prepare the chipotle sour cream: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, chopped chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce. Mix well and set aside.
7.
Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter or a bowl to cut out circles of dough, approximately 4-5 inches in diameter. You should get about 8 circles total.
8.
Place a spoonful (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the black bean mixture in the center of each circle.
9.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
10.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the hand pies with the egg wash.
11.
Cut a small slit in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.
12.
Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with the chipotle sour cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

685 kcal / 2866 kJ

Carbs

59g

23% of RDA

Fat

42g

60% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

11 g

37% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17 g

85% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier filling, add more chipotle pepper or cayenne pepper.

You can use pre-made empanada dough instead of pie crust.

Add corn or shredded cheese to the filling for extra flavor and texture.

These hand pies can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop

Large skillet

Baking sheet

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier filling, add more chipotle pepper or cayenne pepper.

You can use pre-made empanada dough instead of pie crust.

Add corn or shredded cheese to the filling for extra flavor and texture.

These hand pies can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Spiced Black Bean Hand Pies with Chipotle Sour Cream

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