Fava Bean Gorditas

Mara Alpizar
Enjoy this recipe for fava bean gorditas! This is a traditional Mexican dish full of history and flavor. Best of all, these gorditas are made with fava beans, a legume rich in protein and fiber.In this fava bean gorditas recipe, this ingredient is combined with local products to create a nutritious and delicious dish. Don't miss the chance to try this very Mexican dish!See more Mexican food
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Ingredients
4
Servings
  • water
  • 2 cups broad bean
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 onions
  • 1/4 bunches cilantro
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups masa dough
  • water
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 tomatillos
  • 2 serrano chiles
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt
  • cumin
  • 3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • avocado, in medium cubes
Preparation
20 mins
10 mins
Medium
  • Soak the fava beans in water overnight. Drain, place in a processor with the garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, and cumin, and grind until you obtain a well-integrated paste. Set aside.
  • Mix the dough, water, and salt until you achieve a manageable consistency. Divide the dough into portions, fill with fava beans, and shape into gorditas.
  • In a skillet with a little oil, cook the gorditas for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
  • Blend the tomatoes, serrano chilies, garlic clove, salt, and cumin until you obtain a sauce. Mix with the onion, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Serve the fava bean gorditas and accompany with the salsa.

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