Heart-Healthy Mexican Torta

Elevate your sandwich game with this **Heart-Healthy Mexican Torta**, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Built on warm, toasted whole-grain bolillo rolls, this recipe layers perfectly grilled, cumin-spiced chicken breast with creamy avocado, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a vibrant medley of red onion, fresh cilantro, and spicy jalapeño slices. Low-fat refried beans provide a protein-packed base, while a squeeze of lime juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a nutritious family meal or a flavorful lunch option. Packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber, this guilt-free torta lets you indulge in authentic Mexican flavors without compromising your heart health.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole grain bolillo rolls
• 400 grams Skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Sliced avocado
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 4 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 medium Sliced tomato
• 1 small Sliced red onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 1 cup Low-fat refried beans
• 2 tablespoons Jalapeño slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally through the middle to create two thin pieces from each breast.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Brush the chicken slices with the olive oil mixture on both sides.

Step 5

Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and a thermometer reads 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 6

While the chicken is resting, slice the bolillo rolls in half and lightly toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they are golden and warmed through.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the fresh lime juice until smooth.

Step 8

Spread a layer of low-fat refried beans on each half of the toasted bolillo rolls.

Step 9

Start assembling the tortas by adding a few slices of grilled chicken to the bottom half of each roll.

Step 10

Top the chicken with a spread of mashed avocado, followed by romaine lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices.

Step 11

Place the top half of the roll on each torta.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Mexican tortas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1657.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2205.4

Total Fat 84.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 328.7mg	0%
Sodium 3795.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 167.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 439.3mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 3559.7mg	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: 34.0%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 36.0%