Authentic Mexican Torta

Name: Authentic Mexican Torta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Cheese, shredded', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Grilled chicken or steak, thinly sliced', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Lime, juiced', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Cilantro, chopped', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Jalapeno, sliced', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion, thinly sliced', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce, shredded', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato, sliced', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Avocado, sliced', 'amount': '1'}; {'ingredient': 'Refried beans', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Mayonnaise', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Crusty rolls', 'amount': '4'}

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this Authentic Mexican Torta. This traditional sandwich, known as a torta, is a hearty ensemble of grilled chicken or steak, fresh vegetables, and creamy refried beans. All these ingredients are nestled in a crusty roll that is toasted to perfection. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors - the tang of lime, the heat of jalapeno, the freshness of cilantro, and the creaminess of avocado. This sandwich is a true Mexican fiesta for your taste buds.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Cheese, shredded (1 cup)
Grilled chicken or steak, thinly sliced (2 cups)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Lime, juiced (1)
Cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
Jalapeno, sliced (1)
Onion, thinly sliced (1)
Lettuce, shredded (1 cup)
Tomato, sliced (1)
Avocado, sliced (1)
Refried beans (1 cup)
Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
Crusty rolls (4)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the crusty rolls in half horizontally. Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on both sides of each roll.
Next, spread a layer of refried beans on the bottom half of each roll.
Now it's time to build your torta. Start with a layer of avocado, followed by tomato, lettuce, onion, jalapeno, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Drizzle lime juice over the vegetables and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
Add a hearty layer of grilled chicken or steak on top of the vegetables.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the meat.
Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich. Wrap each sandwich tightly in aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
Remove from the oven, unwrap the sandwiches, and serve hot. Enjoy your authentic Mexican torta!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 600 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 1000mg • Sugar: 6g

Authentic Mexican Torta

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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