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Gorditas Recipe

Delicious homemade gorditas, perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup refried beans for filling
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for filling
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce for topping
  • 0.5 cup salsa for topping

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, warm water, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape them into balls.
  3. Flatten each ball into a thick disk.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each disk for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Slice each gordita open and fill with refried beans and shredded cheese.
  6. Top with shredded lettuce and salsa. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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