Baleadas Cheap Easy Honduran Meal
Experience the comforting flavors of Honduras with this quick and budget-friendly Baleadas recipe! Perfect for a simple yet satisfying meal, these beloved street food staples feature warm, soft flour tortillas generously layered with creamy refried beans, crumbled queso fresco, and a dollop of tangy sour cream or Honduran crema. Customize your baleadas by adding optional toppings like sliced avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, or a drizzle of hot sauce for a flavorful twist. With just 20 minutes from start to finish and minimal ingredients, this easy Honduran meal is ideal for busy weeknights or anytime you crave authentic Latin American cuisine on a budget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (large size)
- 1.5 cups Refried beans
- 1 cup Crumbled queso fresco (or grated mild cheese)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (or Honduran crema)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 piece Sliced avocado (optional)
- 2 eggs Scrambled eggs (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter or oil.
2. Warm each tortilla individually in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or until soft and pliable. Set them aside covered with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, heat the refried beans, adding a small pinch of salt if needed, and stir until warmed through.
4. Lay a warm tortilla flat on a plate and spread about 1/4 cup of the hot refried beans evenly across the center.
5. Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of crumbled queso fresco or grated cheese over the beans.
6. Add a dollop of sour cream (approximately 1 tablespoon) on top of the beans and cheese.
7. For optional toppings, add sliced avocado, scrambled eggs, or a drizzle of hot sauce, as desired.
8. Fold the tortilla in half to form a semicircle and press gently to hold the fillings together.
9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious and affordable Honduran baleadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1008 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
