Product description.

Our Black Bean & Cheese Empanadas are made with locally sourced New York State black Beans, freshly-milled NYS flour, and cheese. A delicious
cheesy vegetarian flavor. Available frozen to be baked or par-baked based on customer preference. These empanadas offer a satisfying, meatless entrée while meeting institutional nutrition standards — proof that plant-based can be both nutritious and delicious.

• Made with 51%+ New York State ingredients
• Vegetarian
• Whole-grain crust
• Packed with plant-based protein and fiber
• Easy oven-bake preparation
Certifications: NY30, NOURISH, EO32
Meal Pattern Contribution (USDA Crediting)
Grain contribution: 2.5 oz equivalent
Meat/Meat Alternate contribution: 2.0 oz equivalent

Prep instructions.

Prep Instructions Convection Oven:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Turn on the low fan.
2. Arrange frozen empanadas in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet
pan.
3. Brush with egg wash (optional). Bake for 22–26 minutes, until golden
brown
and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Ingredients.

Ingredients: Crust (Whole Grain Wheat Flour,
Enriched Unbleached White Flour (Wheat Flour,
Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine,
Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cornmeal, Vegetable
Shortening, Salt), Filling (Black Beans, Pinto
Beans, Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese
Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Vitamin A Palmitate),
Tomatoes, Corn, Onion, Peppers, Taco
Seasoning, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Garlic, Salt).

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy.

Nutrition facts.

Nutrition Facts   Servings:  96,  Serv.  Size:  1 piece  (142g),  Amount  Per  Serving:  Calories  300 ,  Total Fat  5g  (6% DV), Sat. Fat  1.5g  (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g,  Cholest.  <5mg  (1% DV), Sodium  240mg  (10% DV), Total Carb.  51g  (19% DV), Fiber 7g (25% DV), Total Sugars 1g  (Incl. 0g  Added Sugars,  0% DV), Protein 12g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (6% DV), Iron (15% DV), Potas. (6% DV). 

Child nutrition equivalents.
Serving size: 5 oz

• • Type
  • Eq.
  • Notes
• • Grain
  • 2.50
  • oz
• • Meat & Meat Alternatives (MMA)
  • 2.00
  • oz

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Storage instructions.

Keep frozen

Lot information.

Units per case: 96
Case net weight: 30 lb
Case dimensions: 20x13x9
Pallet configuration: 80 cases, 10x8

Calendar availability.

Year Around

Distribution information.

Direct

Product certifications.

• NY30

  Certification in progress (CIP)

Company information.

Wildkale partners with small family farms committed to sustainable, responsible farming practices. We source fresh, nutritious, and minimally processed ingredients directly from these farms to create delicious, easy-to-prepare meals. Our products are made from New York State farm families for New York State people and are eligible for NY30, Nourish, EO32 and NPNAP programs. As a NYC and NYS WBE-certified (Women-owned), small business, Wildkale proudly supports local agriculture and communities.


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