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Best Easy Black Bean Mummy Hand Pies for Halloween

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These Easy Black Bean Mummy Hand Pies for Halloween are the perfect last-minute solution for a holiday that loves to sneak up on you. The pastry gets all golden and shattery, the black bean filling is smoky and hearty, and the sour cream eyes melt into these creepy little white pools.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sour cream (for the eyes)
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Make the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Mash the beans: In a medium bowl, add the drained and rinsed black beans. Use a fork to mash them until about 75% broken down. Add the cooked onion and garlic, then stir in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Prepare the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut the pastry into long strips about 1/2 inch wide. You’ll need about 6-8 strips per pie.
  5. Assemble the mummies: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the black bean filling onto the center of the baking sheet, shaping it into a small oval mound. Take a pastry strip and wrap it around the filling, leaving a small gap at the top for the eyes. Repeat with more strips, overlapping slightly, until the filling is mostly covered. Tuck the ends of the strips under the pie.
  6. Add the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tops of the pastry strips.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Add the eyes: Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes. Using a small spoon or piping bag, add a small dollop of sour cream to the gap at the top to create the mummy’s eyes. Let cool for another 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t overfill the pies; stick to about 2 tablespoons per pie. Keep the pastry cold for best puff. Mash beans by hand for texture. Watch baking time; check at 15 minutes. If pastry strips stick, refrigerate assembled pies for 5 minutes before baking.

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