Gorditas de Chicharrón

Gorditas de Chicharrón are delicious, thick corn tortillas filled with a savory mixture of vegetarian chicharrón, made from textured vegetable protein. This dish offers a unique twist on traditional flavors, perfect for a satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

• Masa harina - 200 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Vegetarian chicharrón (textured vegetable protein) - 100 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
2. Flatten each ball into a thick tortilla using your hands or a tortilla press.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until they are translucent.
4. Add the vegetarian chicharrón to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with pepper and lime juice, and mix in the chopped cilantro.
5. In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Remove the tortillas from the skillet and fill each with the chicharrón mixture. Serve warm with additional lime and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from the vegetarian chicharrón.
• Contains fiber from masa harina, promoting digestive health.

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