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Authentic Mexican Torta
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.
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
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