Dairy-Free Homemade Gorditas

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Dairy-Free Homemade Gorditas—perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and completely customizable! Made from scratch with masa harina, a pinch of salt, and warm water, these gorditas are pan-fried to golden perfection and filled with a vibrant medley of flavors. Each pocket is generously stuffed with creamy refried beans, crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, buttery avocado slices, and a drizzle of zesty salsa. This dairy-free recipe is simple, satisfying, and ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy families or anyone craving authentic Mexican flavors without the need for milk-based ingredients. Perfect as a fun DIY dinner or entertaining party option, these gorditas bring restaurant-quality taste straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup salsa or hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, salt, and gradually add warm water. Mix with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.

Step 2

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 3

Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick, using a tortilla press or by pressing between two pieces of parchment paper with a flat surface.

Step 4

Heat a skillet or flat griddle over medium heat.

Step 5

Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the skillet and cook the gorditas, one or two at a time depending on space, for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the gorditas from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each gordita halfway open along the side to form a pocket.

Step 7

Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of refried beans inside each gordita pocket.

Step 8

Fill each gordita with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, slices of avocado, and a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1233.6

Total Fat 81.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3681.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.2mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2604.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 36.4%