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Honduran Baleadas

Baleadas are to Honduras what pupusas are to El Salvador and tacos are to Mexico. A simple baleada consists of a thick flour (though sometimes corn) tortilla that's been put on a charcoal grill. It's slathered in refried black beans, topped with a bit of white farmer's cheese, then folded over like an American-style soft taco.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 baleadas

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Tortillas:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling:

  • 2 cups refried beans, warmed

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh white cheese)

  • ¼ cup crema fresca (fresh cream)

Directions

  1. Make the tortillas: Mix flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt together in a large bowl. Knead dough until smooth and no longer sticky. Form into eight golf ball-sized balls. Cover and let rest for about 20 minutes.

  2. Stretch each ball of dough into a thick tortilla.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until browned and lightly puffed, about 1 minute per side.

  4. Layer refried beans, avocado, and queso fresco onto warm tortillas, then drizzle crema over top. Fold tortillas in half to eat.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute lukewarm milk for water if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390 Calories
23g Fat
37g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 352mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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