Baleadas de Frijoles
Baleadas de Frijoles is a delicious and satisfying low-carb breakfast dish featuring soft, warm tortillas filled with spiced refried beans and topped with fresh ingredients. This Honduran classic is easy to make and perfect for a nutritious start to your day.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
380 kcal
Ingredients
- Almond flour - 1 cup
- Coconut flour - 2 tablespoons
- Egg - 1 large
- Water - 1/4 cup
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black beans (cooked and mashed) - 1 cup
- Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Avocado - 1/2, sliced
- Queso fresco - 50 grams, crumbled
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
Steps
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, salt, egg, and water. Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thin circle (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each tortilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed black beans with cumin, garlic powder, and olive oil until well combined.
- Spread the black bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla, then fold them in half.
- Top with sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 16 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.
- Rich in healthy fats from avocado, supporting heart health.
Tags
MexicanLow CarbBreakfast