Classic Honduran Baleadas with Beans and Queso
Classic Honduran Baleadas with Beans and Queso showcase pillowy, griddled tortillas wrapped around silky refried beans, buttery avocado, and crumbly queso fresco with a cool ribbon of crema. Each bite balances creamy, salty, and fresh notes with a tender chew from the warm tortilla. Serve for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner when you want something comforting yet bright.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Make the tortillas: In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt. Knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky. Shape into eight golf ball-sized pieces. Cover and let rest for about 20 minutes.
- 2
Stretch each dough ball into a thick tortilla.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until browned and slightly puffed, about 1 minute per side.
- 4
On the warm tortillas, layer refried beans, avocado, and queso fresco, then drizzle crema on top. Fold the tortillas in half to eat.
- Calories 402.28 kcal High
- Protein 11.45 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.34 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.25 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 42.67 mg Moderate
- Sodium 293.44 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.85 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.37 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 1.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 108.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate
- Potassium 360.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 41.39 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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