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Tortas Mexicanas

A delicious Mexican sandwich made with crusty bread, filled with various meats, beans, avocado, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tortas
  • 4 pieces Bolillo rolls or any crusty sandwich bread
  • 1 cup Refried beans canned or homemade
  • 1 cup Cooked pork shredded or sliced
  • 1 cup Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Tomato sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup Onion sliced
  • 1 cup Sour cream for serving
  • 1 tablespoon Hot sauce optional

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  2. Spread a layer of refried beans on the inside of each roll.
  3. Layer the cooked pork, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and onion inside the rolls.
Cook the Tortas
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place the filled tortas in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is crispy and golden.
Serve
  1. Serve the tortas hot with a dollop of sour cream and hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients such as chicken, beef, or grilled vegetables.

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