Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Plain flour500 g
- Vegetable shortening80 g
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Warm water280 ml
- Refried red beans (frijoles fritos)400 g
- Mantequilla (Honduran sour cream)150 ml
- Queso duro or salty dry cheese, grated100 g
Method
- TortillasKnead flour, shortening, baking powder, salt and water; rest 30 minutes; stretch thick flour tortillas and cook on a hot comal.
- FillSpread with warm refried beans, mantequilla and cheese; fold in half.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 685 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 112.2 g |
| Fat | 13.2 g |
| Fibre | 15.6 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 601 mg |
| Saturated fat | 6.9 g |
| Serving size | about 250 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten.
Quick answers
How long does Baleada take to make?
About 50 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.
How many calories are in Baleada?
About 685 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 250 g each.
Which allergens does Baleada contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Baleada from?
Baleada is a main course from Honduras. Honduras' beloved flour tortilla folded over beans, cream and cheese.