Mexican Mini Tarts
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Mexican Mini Tarts
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Ingredients:
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Servings:
about
scaling
Cook Time:
18 minutes
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Method:
baked
Cook Temp:
425 degrees F
Directions:
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Tart Shells
13/4 cup masa harina corn flour (found in the
International aisle)
11/2 tsp. salt
11/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Filling
1 can Hannaford fat-free refried beans
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to
taste
Optional filling additions: cooked ground
beef, shredded chicken, or chorizo

Topping
1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
1/4 cup Hannaford salsa, mild or medium
3/4 cup shredded Hannaford Monterey Jack
cheese
1/2 cup shredded Hannaford pepper jack
cheese
Optional toppings: guacamole, chopped
scallions, or chopped roasted red pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 1 (24-cup) or 2 (12-cup) mini-muffin tins with vegetable cooking spray.
2. Make tart shells. Mix masa harina and salt in a medium bowl. Add water slowly, stirring mixture with a wooden spoon just until moistened. Add oil and stir until completely combined and mixture
holds together, about 1 minute.
3. Shape dough quickly into walnut-size balls. Press flat with heels of hands, then press dough into prepared tin. Press gently
with fingers until thin (it’s OK if sides of tarts are above rim). Trim excess.
4. Bake tart shells at 425°F for 18 minutes, until light brown and crisp. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool
on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. Tart shells may be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
5. Prepare filling. Place refried beans in a medium bowl. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
6. Assemble tarts. Preheat broiler. Arrange cooled tart shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon scant 1 tsp. bean mixture into each shell. Top with a small amount of ground beef, chicken, or chorizo, if using.
7. Prepare topping. Arrange 3 olive slices on each shell and press down gently. Spoon 1/2 tsp. salsa on top of each shell. In a medium bowl, mix together both cheeses. Put a little cheese on top of each tart.
8. Broil tarts 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Remove tarts from oven onto platter. If desired, top each with a dollop of guacamole, scallions, or roasted red pepper. Serve warm.

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Swire via Hannaford fresh Magazine March/April 09.
1 3/4 cup Masa harina corn flour, stone ground
1 3/4 tsp Salt
1 1/4 cup Water
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
15 oz Canned refried beans, fat free
1/2 tsp Chili powder
1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup Black olives, large, sliced
1/4 cup Salsa
3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Pepper jack cheese, shredded