Torta de Chicharrón Prensado
Torta de Chicharrón Prensado is a delightful vegetarian Mexican burger made with crispy pressed chicharrón (pork cracklings) alternatives, layered with fresh toppings and served on a soft bolillo roll. This dish brings a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Vegetarian chicharrón - 100 grams
- Bolillo rolls - 2 pieces
- Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
- Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
- Red onion - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
- Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime - 1, for juice
- Salsa verde - 4 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
Steps
- Start by heating a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetarian chicharrón and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until crispy.
- While the chicharrón is cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the avocado, tomato, and red onion, and shred the lettuce. Set aside.
- Once the chicharrón is crispy, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Slice the bolillo rolls in half and toast them lightly in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the tortas by spreading 2 tablespoons of salsa verde on the bottom half of each bolillo roll.
- Add a generous layer of crispy chicharrón on top of the salsa.
- Layer on the sliced avocado, tomato, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
- Finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, then place the top half of the roll on each torta.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Torta de Chicharrón Prensado!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Water: 0.25 L
Health Benefits
- High in fiber from vegetables and avocado, promoting digestive health.
- Rich in healthy fats from avocado, supporting heart health.
Tags
MexicanVegetarianBurger