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Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Filling

Empanadas with Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Filling for a Latin appetizer are savory with a flaky, crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup sweet onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 teaspoon amchur powder
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Roast the sweet potatoes until very soft (about 60 minutes).
  • When cool enough to handle, peel off skins and discard. Mash the potatoes with a fork. Empanadas with sweet potato, black bean and goat cheese mashing
  • Meanwhile, dice the onions. Sauté in olive oil. When softened, add the white wine and cook until it’s completely evaporated. Add the cumin seeds and powder, salt, amchur powder (or lemon juice) and sauté a minute or two more. Empanadas with sweet potato, black bean and goat cheese sauteeing onions
  • Remove to a large bowl. Add the black beans and the sweet potato. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Add the goat cheese. Fold gently. Season to taste with salt and cayenne. Empanadas with sweet potato, black bean and goat cheese filling with cheeseIf you want to make this a day ahead, it stores well.

Notes

Makes 30 empanadas 3 - 4 inches long.