Torta de Chicharrón Vegano

Torta de Chicharrón Vegano is a delicious vegan twist on the classic Mexican sandwich, featuring crispy plant-based chicharrón made from chickpeas and spices. Served on a soft bolillo roll with fresh toppings, it's a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked and drained)
• Rice flour - 1/2 cup
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Bolillo rolls - 2
• Avocado - 1 (sliced)
• Tomato - 1 (sliced)
• Red onion - 1/2 (sliced thin)
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup (chopped)
• Lime - 1 (cut into wedges)
• Salsa - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth.
2. Add the rice flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until a thick batter forms.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chickpea mixture into the skillet for each patty, flattening them slightly.
4. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.
5. While the patties are cooking, slice the bolillo rolls in half and toast them lightly if desired.
6. Assemble the tortas by placing a chickpea patty on the bottom half of each bolillo roll. Top with avocado slices, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
7. Drizzle salsa over the toppings and finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Place the top half of the roll on each sandwich and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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