What's for dinner? Easy tortas recipe

bolillo bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Salsa verde is fresher and can be made from scratch.

Slice the bolillo bread in half lengthwise.

Spread a generous layer of refried beans on the bottom half.

Layer sliced avocado over the beans.

Add shredded lettuce and sliced tomato on top.

Place thinly sliced onion and jalapeño over the vegetables.

Add your choice of cooked meat, such as chicken, pork, or beef.

Sprinkle cheese over the meat.

Drizzle sour cream and hot sauce to taste.

Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Close the sandwich with the top half of the bolillo.

Grill the torta on a pan until the bread is toasted and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve immediately with extra hot sauce on the side.

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