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Alice Bates-Gonzales
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Molletes

Cultural Context

Molletes are a popular Mexican snack, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. They consist of bolillo bread topped with refried beans and cheese, then toasted until the cheese melts. This dish reflects the simplicity and heartiness of Mexican cuisine, making it a beloved comfort food across the country.

MexicanMXsnack
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
3 bolillo rolls
15.2 ounces refried beans
1 tablespoon oil
shredded vegan cheese

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are lower in calories and more nutritious.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calorie intake.

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Open the pouch of refried beans and pour them into a pan.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the beans to thin them out while heating.

4

Heat the beans on low to medium until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

5

Cut the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise without hollowing them out.

6

Spread a layer of warmed refried beans on each half of the bolillo rolls.

7

Top each half with shredded vegan cheese.

8

Place the assembled bolillo halves on a baking sheet and put them in the oven until the cheese melts.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtoasting

Equipment Needed

panbaking sheet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

MolleteMexican Molletes
Local Name: Molletes

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