Molletes

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Molletes
45 min.
4
288kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish, look no further than molletes! This delightful Mexican treat combines the rich flavors of refried black beans and melted cheese, all served on crispy, toasted rolls. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, molletes are not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and texture that will leave your taste buds dancing.

The beauty of molletes lies in their simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly wholesome. The creamy refried black beans provide a hearty base, while the gooey Chihuahua or provolone cheese adds a delightful richness. Topped with fresh pico de gallo, bursting with zesty flavors, each bite is a perfect balance of savory and fresh.

Ready in just 45 minutes, molletes are an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends. Imagine the aroma of toasting bread and melting cheese wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Plus, with only 288 calories per serving, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free! So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering Mexican classic.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup black beans generous homemade canned
  • 0.5 cup pico de gallo generous with lemon zest
  • ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • large portugese rolls split
  • tablespoon butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toaster

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 500°F.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat until it's nice and hot.
  3. Spread the butter over the cut sides of the roll halves.
  4. Place them, cut sides down, in the pan and cook until they are lightly golden brown and crispy, a minute or two.
  5. Spread a thin layer of beans over the toasted side of each roll. Top with a thin layer of cheese. Cook the molletes (open-faced) in the oven just until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown in a few spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve the molletes beside a bowl of the pico de gallo and let everyone top the molletes with pico de gallo themselves.
  7. Reprinted with permission from Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales by Roberto Santibañez with JJ Goode, © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories288kcal
Protein20.03%
Fat47.37%
Carbs32.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.5
Glycemic Load
12.21
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.546956502873%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.34kcal
14.42%
Fat:15.31g
23.55%
Saturated Fat:9.08g
56.78%
Carbohydrates:23.71g
7.9%
Net Carbohydrates:22.24g
8.09%
Sugar:5.06g
5.62%
Cholesterol:36.87mg
12.29%
Sodium:655.23mg
28.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.57g
29.13%
Calcium:328.42mg
32.84%
Iron:5.77mg
32.07%
Phosphorus:226.81mg
22.68%
Vitamin A:595.35IU
11.91%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.45%
Zinc:1.5mg
9.98%
Selenium:6.33µg
9.04%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.47%
Fiber:1.47g
5.87%
Folate:20.37µg
5.09%
Magnesium:19.5mg
4.88%
Potassium:97.69mg
2.79%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.61%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.32%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.3%
Vitamin C:1.62mg
1.96%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.93%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.77%
Copper:0.03mg
1.7%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.19%
Vitamin K:1.18µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious