Tijuana Torta

From EatingWell: July/August 2008

A Mexican-style torta is just like a burrito, except the “wrapper” is a hollowed-out roll instead of a tortilla. Here it's filled with mashed spiced black beans and a quick guacamole. Take this vegetarian version to another level (and add calcium) by melting Monterey Jack cheese onto the bean side of the sandwich. Serve with: Grilled corn on the cob or Spanish rice.

READER'S COMMENT:

"I absolutely LOVED this. I'm definitely going to try it with melted cheese next time. It was delicious, filling and I love that this doubles as an excellent addition to a salad (I took the leftovers, tossed it together with some spinach,...

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15 Reviews for Tijuana Torta

05/19/2013

Anonymous

Recommends this recipe

My daughter will like this, too!

We were just looking for lighter lunch fare on a weekend, and this popped up. Tried it today with our homemade salsa and pickled jalapeños. We think it is very good and filling. No meat needed. I look forward to serving this when our daughter visits next month. I think she will approve!

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05/08/2013

Emmy_16

Bean sandwich

I made this for a lunch group, and the other 2 said it was good. I thought it needed meat. The beans needed a bit more flavor, and it was messy to eat. It was really just bean tacos on bread.

Pros: Veggie, fresh tasting

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01/31/2013

rnkat06

very tasty and very easy to make

This was a great quick weeknight meal. You don't even miss the meat! I put some garlic powder in the beans. I added cheese as well, went a little spicier with pepper jack, and broiled it on top of the beans and bottom half of the roll to melt it. Served with frozen corn on the side...quick and easy!

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08/22/2012

Anonymous

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yummy easy sandwich

Did not expect my husband to like this especially when i referred to the beans as bean paste. But he actually devoured his. I think he was surprised too, lol. He's not exactly one to try new things. But this was good. Used the food processor to "mash" the bean mixture together...then did the same with the avocado mixture. after spreading the bean mixture on the bread, I added a little grilled chicken that was in the fridge and sprinkled a little shredded cheese and put it under the broiler til it was melty, then used the other side of bread, spread the avo mixture and added a heap of cabbage and slapped it on top of the bean side. Turned out pretty good, I have to admit. Thanks for the idea for something different.

Pros: different, flavorful, healthy

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