Honduran Baleadas
Flour tortillas filled with refried beans, grated cheese, and cream. Serves 4; times are estimates.
Baleadas are made with flour tortillas folded over a simple filling. This version uses refried beans, cheese, and cream; egg, avocado, or meat are optional additions. Estimated time is 5 minutes of preparation and 7 minutes of cooking.
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Method
- 01
Warm the beans
Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The beans are hot and easy to spread.
3 min - 02
Warm the tortillas
Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
Ready to continue when: The tortillas are warm and pliable, with no stiff or crisp patches.
4 min - 03
Add the filling and fold
Spread 50 g of refried beans over one half of each tortilla. Add 20 g of grated cheese and 1 tablespoon of cream; fold the tortilla in half.
Ready to continue when: Each tortilla is folded, and the filling stays inside when served.
2 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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