Dairy-Free Homemade Gorditas
Satisfy your cravings with these Dairy-Free Homemade Gorditas, crafted to deliver authentic Mexican-inspired flavor with a wholesome twist! This recipe features freshly made gordita pockets created from masa harina, warm water, and a touch of salt, cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Stuffed with creamy refried beans, crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, buttery avocado slices, and a vibrant drizzle of salsa or hot sauce, these gorditas are a delightful combination of textures and fresh flavors. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free option, this versatile dish comes together in just 40 minutes and is ideal for a quick dinner or snack. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these gorditas are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 whole avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup salsa or hot sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, salt, and gradually add warm water. Mix with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick, using a tortilla press or by pressing between two pieces of parchment paper with a flat surface.
Heat a skillet or flat griddle over medium heat.
Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the skillet and cook the gorditas, one or two at a time depending on space, for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the gorditas from the skillet and let them cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each gordita halfway open along the side to form a pocket.
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of refried beans inside each gordita pocket.
Fill each gordita with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, slices of avocado, and a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3681 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2605 mg | 55% | |
*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.
