Heart-Healthy Mexican Torta
Indulge in the bold flavors of Mexico with our Heart-Healthy Mexican Torta, a nourishing twist on the classic sandwich that’s perfect for guilt-free indulgence. This vibrant recipe features juicy, grilled skinless chicken breast seasoned with cumin and garlic powder, nestled in toasted whole grain bolillo rolls for added fiber. A layer of creamy mashed avocado with lime juice enhances the freshness, while low-fat refried beans provide a satisfying protein boost. Crunchy romaine lettuce, ripe tomato slices, crisp red onion, and fragrant cilantro combine with a hint of heat from jalapeño slices to create a perfectly balanced bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome, homemade torta is the ultimate heart-friendly meal to enchant your taste buds while keeping your health in check. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole grain bolillo rolls
- 400 grams Skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Sliced avocado
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 4 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 medium Sliced tomato
- 1 small Sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Low-fat refried beans
- 2 tablespoons Jalapeño slices
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally through the middle to create two thin pieces from each breast.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Brush the chicken slices with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and a thermometer reads 165°F (75°C). Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken is resting, slice the bolillo rolls in half and lightly toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until they are golden and warmed through.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the fresh lime juice until smooth.
Spread a layer of low-fat refried beans on each half of the toasted bolillo rolls.
Start assembling the tortas by adding a few slices of grilled chicken to the bottom half of each roll.
Top the chicken with a spread of mashed avocado, followed by romaine lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices.
Place the top half of the roll on each torta.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Mexican tortas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.5 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 3796 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.3 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 167.2 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3560 mg | 76% | |
*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.
