Bean Itacates with Avocado Leaf

Name: Bean Itacates with Avocado Leaf
Prep time: 38 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard, for the filling; 1/4 onions, finely chopped for the filling; 3 árbol chiles, in slices for the filling; 2 leaves avocado leaves, for the filling; 1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked for the filling; salt, for the filling; 800 grams masa dough; 2 tablespoons lard, for the dough; salt, for the dough; sour cream, to accompany; queso fresco, grated to accompany; lettuce, in strips to accompany; red salsa, to accompany

Lorenza Ávila

Prepare a delicious Mexican snack with our recipe for bean-filled itacates. This dish is made with corn dough and a filling with avocado leaf that is very easy to make. Additionally, it can be the perfect accompaniment to your carne asada or your Mexican dinner, or that homemade weekend snack. Don't forget to serve your itacates with cream, cheese, lettuce, and salsa.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 13-09-2019

Preparation

20 mins

18 mins

Low

For the filling, heat the lard in a skillet over medium heat, brown the onion, add the árbol chili, the avocado leaf, the black bean, and cook for 10 minutes. Blend with salt and mix until you achieve a puree-like consistency. Set aside. On a flat surface, place the corn dough, make a well in the center, and add the lard and salt; knead until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside. For the itacates, form a ball of dough, place it on plastic wrap, and using your hands, shape it into a circle. With a spoon, fill the circle with bean mixture and fold the tortilla in 3 parts to form a triangle; cook on a griddle over low heat for 8 minutes. Repeat until finished. Serve the itacates on a plate and accompany with cream, cheese, lettuce, and red salsa.