INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cups refried black beans
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 kg of corn dough for tortillas
- 100 g of grated aged cheese n 3 marinated and chopped chipotle peppers
- 1/4 liter of cream
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 arbol chili peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the beans with the dough, the cheese, the chilies, salt and pepper, knead to integrate them; take portions and form the gorditas the size you want.
- Fry them in very hot oil until they are cooked on the inside and golden on the outside; remove them and place them on absorbent paper napkins to remove excess fat.
- Blend the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture; Pour into a sauce boat and reserve.
- Cover the gorditas with the chicken, top them with the cream and bathe them with the sauce or let each person serve themselves to their liking.
Learn how to prepare a new way to make a delicious Mexican snack: these bean gorditas will become your favorites and you will not hesitate to include them in your recipe book. Here we give you the step by step to prepare them.
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BENEFITS OF BEANS FOR YOUR HEALTH
- Studies have shown that the consumption of beans can reduce the risk of heart and coronary diseases, thanks to the soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol levels, and the folate content that helps lower homocysteine.
- Beans contain high levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are substances that can prevent chronic diseases like cancer.
- Beans are foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI), reducing blood glucose peaks after eating. For people with diabetes or at risk for the disease, low-GI foods are good options.
- The fiber content in beans helps delay starch digestion and glucose absorption, resulting in adequate glucose levels.
- People with celiac disease should follow a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a common name for certain proteins in wheat and grains such as rye, barley, these types of foods should be avoided. Beans are an excellent alternative to starch, allowing people with celiac disease to consume adequate amounts of fiber.
- Ideal for vegetarian diets because beans contain a large amount of protein. This nutrient is vital to replace muscle wasting and its deficiency can lead to serious diseases.
