Meatless Mexican Monte Cristos

Elevate your comfort food game with these irresistibly flavorful Meatless Mexican Monte Cristos! This fusion twist on a classic combines creamy black beans seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, layered with melty cheddar cheese, tangy pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro, all sandwiched between golden, egg-dipped tortillas. Pan-fried to perfection, these crispy delights deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite while staying vegetarian-friendly. Ideal as a playful weeknight dinner or a standout brunch dish, these Monte Cristos are served with zesty salsa and cool sour cream for dipping, plus optional garnishes like lime and fresh herbs to customize each bite. Quick to prepare and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, this recipe is perfect for when you're craving a hearty, meatless meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 Flour tortillas (medium-sized)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 3 Eggs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0 Optional garnishes (lime wedges, more cilantro, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes until warmed through and slightly mashed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Lay out the tortillas and evenly spread the black bean mixture over two of them. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro on top of the black bean mixture. Place the other two tortillas on top to create two sandwich-like layers.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Dip each tortilla sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides generously, but let any excess drip off before placing it in the skillet.

Step 6

Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Adjust heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 7

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly before cutting into quarters.

Step 8

Serve hot with sides of salsa and sour cream for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges, additional cilantro, or any toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1130.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2251.4

Total Fat 141.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.6g
Cholesterol 806.8mg	0%
Sodium 5288.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 86.7g	0%

Vitamin D 178.3IU	0%
Calcium 1436.5mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1650.6mg	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: 55.3%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 29.7%