How to Make Tortas de Chorizo Sandwich

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bolillo rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain rolls offer more fiber, while white bread is usually cheaper.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious, while canned beans save time and money.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.

Remove chorizo from casing and add to the skillet.

Cook chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

While chorizo cooks, slice bolillo rolls in half.

Toast the bolillo rolls on the skillet until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Spread refried beans on the bottom half of each roll.

Layer cooked chorizo on top of the beans.

Add sliced avocado, tomato, onion, and jalapeño on top of the chorizo.

Sprinkle with cilantro and cheese to taste.

Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll and place on top of the sandwich.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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