Sweet Potato & Black Bean Empanadas |

Ingredients

• 1 Large Sweet Potato
• 1 Cup Cooked Black Beans*
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Small Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice
• 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes (or to taste)
• Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
• 1/2 Cup Queso Fresco or drained Cottage Cheese
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 Cup Shortening (cold)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 3-4 Tbsp Cold Water
• 1 Tbsp Vinegar
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 2 Tbsp Cold Water