Vegan Homemade Gorditas

Transform your kitchen into a fiesta with these Vegan Homemade Gorditas, a plant-based twist on a beloved Mexican classic! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like masa harina, warm water, and a pinch of salt, these gorditas are delightfully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Each pocket is filled with hearty refried beans, creamy avocado slices, crunchy lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of optional vegan cheese for an explosion of flavors and textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend cooking project. Serve with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for a customizable, flavorful vegan meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Masa Harina
• 1.5 cups Warm water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups Refried beans
• 1 Sliced avocado
• 1 cup Chopped lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Vegan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add warm water to the masa harina, using your hands to mix until a dough forms. It should be moist and hold together but not sticky.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Flatten each ball into a disc using your hands or a tortilla press, aiming for about 1/2-inch thickness.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 6

Place a few dough discs in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly puffed. Add more oil as needed.

Step 7

Remove gorditas from the skillet and let them cool slightly.

Step 8

Once cool enough to handle, use a knife to carefully slice open one side of each gordita, creating a pocket.

Step 9

Fill each gordita with a generous spoonful of refried beans, then add slices of avocado, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and vegan cheese if using.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your homemade vegan gorditas with your favorite salsa or hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1435.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1195.2

Total Fat 67.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3535.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.5g
Protein 32.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 744.3mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2111.7mg	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: 50.0%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 39.3%