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Whole Wheat Molletes with Beans and Pico de Gallo
Mexico (Puebla)
Guacamole & Mariachi, Guilt-free Brunch
VegetarianQuickHigh ProteinTraditional
- 4servings
- 624 kcal/serving
- very easy
Utensils needed
About this recipe
If Mexican breakfast had a humble king, it would be the *mollete*.
Originating in Puebla and fervently adopted in university cafeterias across Mexico City, molletes transform day-old bread into a comforting delicacy.
They are proof that sustainable cooking can be sublime: a crunchy bolillo base, the earthy creaminess of refried beans, and melting cheese, all awakened by the fresh acidity of *pico de gallo*.
A classic 'almuerzo' that unites generations.
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ºC (grill function if available). Cut the breads in half lengthwise and remove some of the inner crumb if they are very dense.
You will need:
2 units (4 halves)Bolillo or whole wheat baguette (day-old)
2
Step 2
Spread each bread half generously with the hot refried beans. They should cover the entire surface to the edges to prevent the bread from burning.
You will need:
200 gRefried black beans
3
Step 3
Cover the beans with the grated cheese. Be generous.
You will need:
150 gGrated Manchego or Oaxaca cheese
4
Step 4
Bake for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is crisp and golden.
5
Step 5
While they bake, prepare the 'Pico de Gallo': Dice the tomato, onion, and chili into very small cubes (brunoise). Finely chop the cilantro. Mix everything in a bowl with the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
You will need:
2 unitsRed tomatoes1/2 unitWhite onion1 unitSerrano chili (optional)A handfulFresh cilantro1/2 unitLime (juice)
6
Step 6
Remove the molletes from the oven and serve immediately, topping each one with a good spoonful of fresh pico de gallo.
Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!
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Celebración cómica y surrealista de Whole Wheat Molletes with Beans and Pico de Gallo, con ingredientes: Bolillo or whole wheat baguette (day-old), Refried black beans, Grated Manchego or Oaxaca cheese, Red tomatoes, White onion.
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