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Mexican Torta with Fried Zucchini Recipe
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Mexican Torta with Fried Zucchini Recipe

14 ingredients 45 min 4 sandwiches openrecipes
Mexican Torta with Fried Zucchini Recipe

This vegetarian Mexican sandwich recipe has breaded, fried zucchini, queso fresco, refried black beans, salsa, and jalapeños.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1050
Calories
32g
Protein
43g
Fat
138g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Iceberg Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini , trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 large egg , beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil , for frying
  • 1 cup good-quality refried black beans
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite roasted tomato salsa
  • 4 Mexican torta rolls or bolillo rolls, split and toasted
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices (or more to taste), drained
  • Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, torn
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large avocado , pitted, peeled, and sliced

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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