Vegan Salvadoran Pupusas
Discover the delicious world of Vegan Salvadoran Pupusas, a plant-based twist on the traditional Salvadoran comfort food! These irresistible stuffed corn cakes are made from masa harina and filled with a flavorful combination of mashed black beans and gooey vegan cheese. The recipe captures the authenticity of pupusas while offering a vegan-friendly option that’s perfect for everyone to enjoy. With just a handful of ingredients and simple techniques, you'll create golden, pan-grilled pupusas that are crispy on the outside and warm and savory on the inside. Serve them hot with curtido (a tangy cabbage slaw) and salsa roja for a vibrant pairing that enhances every bite. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish, these vegan pupusas are a crowd-pleasing favorite that’s quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup vegan cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. It should be pliable but not sticky. Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
While the dough rests, prepare the filling by mashing the cooked black beans slightly to make them easier to handle. Mix in the vegan cheese until well combined.
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Take one ball and flatten it into a disc shape, about the size of your palm and about 1/4 inch thick.
Add about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the bean and cheese filling into the center of the disc.
Carefully fold the edges of the disc over the filling and gently flatten to form a round, stuffed pupusa, ensuring that the filling does not seep out.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the remaining dough and filling.
Heat a flat griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a bit of the vegetable oil.
Place the pupusas on the griddle, cooking for about 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove from heat and serve warm. Enjoy your vegan pupusas with a side of curtido (Salvadoran cabbage slaw) and salsa roja for an authentic experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 844 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 267 mg | 6% | |
*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.
