Vegetarian Mexican Torta
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Vegetarian Mexican Torta, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic Mexican street food favorite. Featuring freshly toasted bolillo or telera rolls stuffed with creamy refried beans, zesty avocado mash, and a medley of vibrant toppings, this recipe offers layers of rich textures and taste. Juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, tangy pickled jalapeños, and melted Pepper Jack cheese come together to create a savory masterpiece that’s hearty yet refreshing. Perfectly golden and slightly crisped on the skillet, this vegetarian torta is an ideal choice for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it delivers all the authentic flavors of Mexico in every luscious bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bolillo or telera rolls
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 2 large Avocado
- 1 medium Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 small Jalapeño
- 4 large Lettuce leaves (Romaine or Iceberg)
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 cup Pickled jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Slice the bolillo or telera rolls in half horizontally. Scoop out some of the bread from the top halves to make room for the filling.
Step 2
Spread a couple of tablespoons of refried beans on the bottom half of each roll.
Step 3
Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, and season with lime juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 4
Spread the seasoned avocado on the top half of the rolls.
Step 5
Place a slice of Pepper Jack cheese over the refried beans on each bottom half.
Step 6
Slice the tomato and red onion. Seed and thinly slice the fresh jalapeño.
Step 7
Layer the tomato slices, red onion slices, and jalapeño slices over the cheese.
Step 8
Add a lettuce leaf to each torta, followed by a handful of fresh cilantro and a few slices of pickled jalapeños for extra tang.
Step 9
Brush some olive oil on the outside of each roll, then press the halves together firmly.
Step 10
Heat a large skillet or a griddle over medium heat. Place the tortas on the skillet and toast each side until golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 11
Remove the tortas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing in half. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1629.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2553.0 |
| Total Fat 133.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7037.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 265.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 52.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.4g | |
| Protein 81.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1103.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3828.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories