Torta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

crispy bolillo, refritos, guacamole, salsa taquera, onion, cilantro, choice of protein

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Ingredients

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Bread

Refried Beans

Salsa Taquera

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Salsa Taquera

In a saucepan, boil tomatillos and chiles de árbol until soft. Blend with garlic, onion, and salt until smooth. Set aside.

2

Make the Guacamole

In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in lime juice, salt, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and diced onion until well combined.

Assemble the Torta

3

Toast the Bolillo

Slice the bolillo rolls in half and toast them until crispy.

4

Spread and Layer

On the bottom half of each bolillo, spread a generous layer of refried beans, add the choice of protein, guacamole, salsa taquera, chopped onions, and cilantro.

5

Finish and Serve

Top with the other half of the bolillo and serve immediately.

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