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Mexican Torta Sandwiches

A hollowed-out baguette piece holds seasoned refried beans, guacamole and crisp cabbage. They keep well wrapped, so they are good for picnics and lunch boxes.

  • YieldServes 4 · 4 sandwiches
  • Hands-on19 min
  • Total19 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 cuprefried beans, vegetarian
  • 2 tbspsalsa, prepared
  • 2scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1jalapeño chili, seeded and finely choppedoptional
  • 280 gbaguette, about 60 cm (24 inches) long, whole wheat if you like, cut into 4 pieces of 15 cm (6 inches)
  • 6 tbspguacamole, prepared
  • 1⅓ cupsgreen cabbage, shredded

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Legumes (any)
  • Common beans (kidney, black, pinto, navy...)
  • Wheat
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lime
  • Avocado
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Scallion (green onion)
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Cabbage
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Yeast
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Crunchy

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • Under 30 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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