Vegetarian Homemade Gorditas
Transform your mealtime with these delightful Vegetarian Homemade Gorditas—an authentic Mexican comfort food made completely from scratch! Crafted with a simple dough of masa harina and warm water, these gorditas are lightly toasted to golden perfection before being filled with a vibrant medley of refried beans, creamy queso fresco, fresh avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Each bite is elevated with a sprinkle of aromatic cilantro and a zest of lime for a refreshing burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this 40-minute recipe is not only satisfying but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re new to making gorditas or a seasoned pro, this vegetarian version is an irresistible celebration of texture, flavor, and tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masa Harina
- 1.5 cups Warm Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Refried Beans
- 0.5 cups Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 1 whole Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
- 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually add the warm water, mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each dough ball into a disk about 5 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan to prevent sticking.
Cook each gordita for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket halfway through each gordita, ensuring not to slice all the way through to the other side.
Spread a layer of refried beans inside each gordita pocket.
Stuff the gorditas with crumbled queso fresco, avocado slices, cherry tomato halves, and sliced red onion.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy your delicious Vegetarian Homemade Gorditas fresh and warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2972 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2458 mg | 52% | |
*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.
