Authentic Mexican Molletes
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My Authentic Mexican Molletes recipe uses seasoned refried beans and two cheeses on toasted bread with pico de gallo on top. Mexico's twist on bruschetta!
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Ingredients
- 15 oz can black beans (See Note 1)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese (See Note 2)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (See Note 2)
- 3 bread rolls (bolillo) sliced horizontally (See Note 3)
- 2 cups Pico de Gallo (See below)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Black Bean puree:
- 15 oz black beans with liquid
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder (See Note 4)
- 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano (See Note 5)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Pico de Gallo:
- 2 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/2 white onion diced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Feel free to use a 15 oz can refried beans and season as described here. Heat and set aside. If too thick, thin with a little water.
- You may also scoop a little of the bread inside of each cut half to make a bread boat.
For the beans:
- In a skillet over medium high heat add the black beans and all liquid from can. Add the garlic and onion powders, cumin, chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Stir and cook several minutes.
- Mash the beans with back of spoon, a potato masher or in a food processor. Set aside.
For the pico de gallo:
- In a small bowl mix together the chopped onion and lime juice. Toss to coat and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Add all the other ingredients to a bowl and combine, tossing to coat and season to taste.
Assembly
- Cut the bread rolls in half horizontally, press to flatten and place on a lined baking sheet. Place under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp them up and toast.
- Spread each roll with a layer of beans and shredded cheese. Place under the broiler again for 3 minutes or until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
- Top with pico de gallo and sprinkle with cotija cheese, serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to use a 15 oz can refried beans and season as described here. Heat and set aside. If too thick, thin with a little water.
- These Mexican cheeses (Queso Fresco, Queso Oaxaca) are my first pick to use on these, but if you can't find use as directed in recipe ingredients.
- You can find bolillo in most markets or a local Mexican bakery. Otherwise use a crusty, soft bread roll of choice. You may also scoop a little of the bread inside of each cut half to make a bread boat. Discard or use to thicken soup or make croutons.
- You may substitute 2 chopped chipotles with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce for chipotle powder.
- Mexican oregano is preferred, found in most markets.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
1010mg
(42%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1033IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
374mg
(37%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1010mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1033IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 374mg | 37% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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