Snack

Crispy Corn & Black Bean Empanada with Charred Lime Aioli

Name: Crispy Corn & Black Bean Empanada with Charred Lime Aioli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ tsp sea salt; 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed; 3–4 tbsp ice water; ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; ½ cup cooked black beans, mashed lightly; 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled & chopped; ¼ tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tbsp neutral oil for frying; ½ cup good-quality mayonnaise; 1 lime, charred in a dry skillet until blistered; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ tsp smoked paprika; Pinch of cayenne

A buttery, flaky empanada pastry encasing a bright filling of sweet corn, soft black beans, roasted poblano and a whisper of cumin, sealed and pan-fried until the exterior shatters under the tooth. Served with a vibrant charred lime aioli that cuts through richness with pure citrus brightness.

780calper serving 12gprotein 49gcarbs 61gfat 20min prep 16min cook 4serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this