Molletes con Pico de Gallo

Molletes con Pico de Gallo is a delightful Mexican brunch dish featuring toasted bolillos topped with melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo. This healthy and colorful meal is perfect for starting your day with a burst of flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Bolillo rolls - 2
• Reduced-fat cheese (like queso fresco or mozzarella) - 100 grams
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Jalapeño pepper - 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the bolillo rolls in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Sprinkle reduced-fat cheese evenly over each half of the bolillo rolls.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is slightly crispy.
5. While the bolillos are baking, prepare the pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
6. Once the bolillos are ready, remove them from the oven and top each with a generous spoonful of the pico de gallo.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Molletes con Pico de Gallo!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber from the tomatoes and bolillo rolls, supporting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

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