Molletes

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

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If you're looking for a delightful vegetarian dish that packs a punch of flavor and can be made in under an hour, look no further than Molletes! This traditional Mexican treat combines crispy bread with rich refried black beans and melted cheese, creating a scrumptious open-faced sandwich that's perfect as a side dish or a light meal. With each bite, you'll experience the wonderful textures and tastes that will surely please your palate.

The secret to Molletes lies in its simplicity and the quality of its ingredients. Homemade or canned refried black beans serve as the hearty base, while a zesty pico de gallo with a hint of lemon zest adds a refreshing contrast. The generous topping of Chihuahua or provolone cheese creates that gooey, melty goodness we all crave. When toasted to perfection, the rolls provide a satisfying crunch, making every mouthful a delightful experience.

Preparing Molletes is not only a treat for your taste buds, but it's also a fun and interactive dish to share with family and friends. With minimal equipment and a quick cooking time, you can have this delightful dish on the table in just 45 minutes. So gather around the table, let everyone add their favorite pico de gallo topping, and enjoy this delightful vegetarian recipe filled with flavors and textures that everyone will love!

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