Honduran Baleadas

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Ingredients

  • Tortillas:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups refried beans, warmed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh white cheese)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt in a large bowl; knead until dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
  2. Form the dough into 8 golf ball-sized balls. Cover and let rest, about 20 minutes.
  3. Stretch each ball of dough into a thick tortilla.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until browned and lightly puffed, about 1 minute per side.
  5. Layer refried beans, avocado, and queso fresco over tortillas. Drizzle crema on top; fold tortillas in half over filling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

572 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 30.3g 39% DV
Carbs 65.9g 24% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10242mg 100% DV
Potassium 525.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 95.3mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 278.5mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 246.8mg 19% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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