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Bean and Vegetable Salvadoran Tortillas

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, these tortillas are a staple in Salvadoran cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. They embody the country's agricultural heritage, utilizing locally grown beans and vegetables. Today, variations can be found throughout Central America and beyond, with many adapting the fillings to include different meats or cheeses, showcasing the dish's versatility.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon mustard oil
1 cup onion
6 cloves garlic
1 cup carrot
1 cup bell pepper
1/2 cup boiled corn
1.5 cups boiled kidney beans
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
3 cups mixed vegetables (tomato, bell pepper, carrot, onion, cilantro)
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and banana peppers are often cheaper.

1

Heat a kadai and add 1 tablespoon mustard oil.

2

Add 1 cup chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

3

Add 6 finely chopped garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant.

4

Add 1 cup finely chopped carrot and 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper; cook until tender.

5

Season with salt and add 1/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder; mix well.

6

Add 1/2 cup boiled corn and 1.5 cups boiled kidney beans; mix and cook on low flame until combined.

7

Mash the mixture with a potato masher and add chopped cilantro.

8

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon oregano; mix well.

9

Add water as needed to knead the dough like roti dough.

10

Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and roll each part into a flat disc.

11

Spread the filling on each disc and roll them up.

12

Cook on a low flame until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrillingmixing

Equipment Needed

kadaimixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tortillas de Frijoles y Verduras

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