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Torta Ahogada Vegetariana (Vegetarian Drowned Bean Sandwich)

35 min Serves 4 ~361 kcal/serving ~£5.50 (£1.38/serving) Dairy-freeKid-friendlyVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g black beans
  • 3 dried guajillo chillies
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 soft white bread rolls
  • 1 avocado

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
361 kcal
Protein
13.7 g
Carbohydrate
47.5 g
of which sugars
5.5 g
Fat
10 g
of which saturates
1.7 g
Fibre
12.5 g
Salt
1.20 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Mash the black beans with a splash of water and warm through in a pan.

  2. 2

    Cover the dried guajillo chillies with boiling water and leave to soften for 10 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Blend the softened chillies with the tomatoes, garlic cloves and dried oregano, then simmer in a pan for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Split the soft white bread rolls and fill with the mashed beans and sliced avocado.

  5. 5

    Ladle the guajillo sauce over the filled rolls to soak the bread before serving.

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