Mexican Bean Faheeta ( Healthy Snacks)
by Tarla Dalal
Throwing a party? try out this mexican delicacy… tortilla stuffed with protein rich bean filling and iron rich green salsa!
Mexican Bean Faheeta ( Healthy Snacks) recipe - How to make Mexican Bean Faheeta ( Healthy Snacks)
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Makes 6 pieces
6 corn tortillas
4 tbsp grated mozzarella cheese
For The Refried Beans Filling
1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
2 large garlic (lehsun) cloves , finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
For The Green Salsa
3 large green tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 to 3 green chillies , chopped
2 tsp white vinegar
salt to taste
Method
For the refried beans filling
For the green salsa
How to proceed
For the refried beans filling
- For the refried beans filling
- Combine the kidney beans with a little salt and 1½ cups of water and pressure cook till the beans are slightly overcooked.
- Drain the beans and grind to a coarse paste in a blender. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the garlic and onion and sauté till the onion turns translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the ground beans, capsicum, chilli powder; cumin powder and salt mix well. Cook for 5 minutes. Add water if required to adjust the consistency. Keep aside.
For the green salsa
- For the green salsa
- Cut the tomatoes into big pieces. Add the onions, green chillies and ¼ cup water and cook.
- When cooked, blend in a liquidiser and strain.
- Add the vinegar and salt. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Spread a little green salsa on each tortilla.
- Place some bean filling, fold from both the sides and top with cheese.
- Grill for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per piece
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 188.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 37.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 72 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 35.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 88.1 mg |
| Sodium | 230.1 mg |
| Potassium | 240.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
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Tried. Good. Can you please let me know the green salsa quantity if using readymade green salsa.