Vegetarian Traditional Honduran Baleadas
Experience a taste of Honduras with these irresistible Vegetarian Traditional Honduran Baleadas! This iconic street food features homemade flour tortillas, stuffed with creamy refried beans and topped with tangy crema or sour cream, crumbled queso fresco, and optional toppings like rich avocado slices or fluffy scrambled eggs. Perfect for vegetarians, this recipe captures the authentic flavors of Central America while offering a customizable twist for your taste preferences. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll feel like a true Honduran chef as you craft these warm, comforting baleadas in under an hour. Serve them fresh for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, and enjoy a hearty, satisfying dish that celebrates the vibrant culinary traditions of Honduras!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable shortening or oil
- 1.25 cups Warm water
- 2 cups Red beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Crema or sour cream
- 1 cup Crumbled queso fresco (or shredded mild cheese like mozzarella)
- 1 Avocado (optional, sliced)
- 2 Eggs (optional, for scrambled eggs)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the vegetable shortening or oil and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands or a spoon until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a clean surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll them into balls. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 20 minutes.
While the dough rests, prepare the refried beans. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked red beans and mash them with a fork or a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency. Add salt to taste and continue cooking for 5 minutes until the beans are heated through. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
Heat a dry skillet or comal over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until puffed and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
If using eggs, scramble them in a skillet with a pinch of salt and set aside.
To assemble the baleadas, spread a thin layer of refried beans over each tortilla. Top with a dollop of crema or sour cream, a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco, and optional toppings like avocado slices or scrambled eggs.
Fold each tortilla in half and serve warm. Enjoy your authentic vegetarian Honduran baleadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.1 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.5 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 663 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 6802 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.9 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1709 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 2672 mg | 57% | |
*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.
