Mexican Tarts with Refried Beans and Sour Cream
by Tarla Dalal

Tarts are usually very attractive, not just because of their dainty size but also because they are open containers that show off their contents!

This kind of makes the snack all the more appetizing and makes it impossible to resist. We have used readymade tarts for this recipe, which makes it very easy and quick.

Loaded with a tongue-tickling combination of refried beans and sour cream, this snack is sure to please your palate.

The refried beans feature a tangy and crunchy combo of ingredients, which match fabulously with the luscious and peppy sour cream. Indeed, the Mexican Tarts with Refried Beans and Sour Cream are sure to be loved by adults and kids.

Make sure you serve it immediately after preparation. Try other Mexican recipes like Mexican Rajma, Bean Sprouts and Lettuce Tossed in Guacamole Dressing and Mexican Rajma Corn Pizza .

Mexican Tarts with Refried Beans and Sour Cream

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Mexican Tarts with Refried Beans and Sour Cream recipe - How to make Mexican Tarts with Refried Beans and Sour Cream

16 readymade tarts
8 tsp grated processed cheese

For The Refried Beans Mixture
3/4 cup soaked , boiled and mashed rajma (kidney beans)
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Sour Cream
1/4 cup thick curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For The Garnish
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens

Method
For the refried beans mixture

Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites and greens, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, chilli powder, tomato ketchup, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the rajma, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Take a tart, fill it up with ½ tbsp. Of the prepared refried beans mixture, top it with ½ tsp of sour cream and finally ½ tsp of cheese evenly over it.
Repeat step 1 to make 15 more tarts.
Serve immediately garnished with spring onion whites and greens.

Nutrient values per tart

Energy	189 cal
Protein	3.4 g
Carbohydrates	16.7 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Fat	12.1 g
Cholesterol	34 mg
Vitamin A	454.1 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	2.2 mg
Folic Acid	1.9 mcg
Calcium	32.2 mg
Iron	0.7 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	128 mg
Potassium	43.7 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg

Priti

on 02 Aug 22 02:25 PM

How can I use this recipe without spring onion

Tarla Dalal

06 Aug 22 05:12 PM

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Shrivats Nathany

on 17 Jul 20 11:29 AM

this is yum, tried making it yesterday.
Edited after original posting.

19 Jul 20 04:46 PM

thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.

Vidhi Chichani

on 07 Apr 20 10:44 PM

Have tried this recipe and was loved by everyone. Tasty as well as visually appealing dish. Wish I could attach the picture here. Thanks for this recipe 😊

Jolly

on 24 Dec 18 03:25 PM

Please tell me where to buy readymade tarts from?

25 Dec 18 09:28 AM

Hi Jolly, You can check the local grocery store or supermarkets.

Foodie #667319

on 21 Mar 17 04:54 PM

Very nice recipie

Parul shroff

on 05 Dec 16 06:04 PM

man,half of the receipe is missing.vegetable part.very helpful if u upload full receipe. on website also receipe is incomplete

manjirid

on 20 Nov 10 02:32 PM

Mexican tarts are not only visually appealing but they taste incredibly good too! The tangy tomato mixes well with the rest of the relatively subtle flavours. Making the flour tarts proved to be a challenging job for me, but they were delicious indeed!