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Pupusas
Pupusas are an extremely cost effective meal! Fill them with your favorites and you've got a perfect dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)*
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup shredded cheese I used a mexican blend of cheeses)
- oil
Instructions
- Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
- Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
- Place 1 tbsp of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
- Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
- Serve.
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Notes
- *Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
- To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
- *Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
- To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
123IU
(2%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.