An oval Mexican masa cake filled with black bean puree, griddled, then topped with salsa, cheese, and greens.
35 min prep 25 min cook
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Knead the masa harina, warm water, and salt into a soft dough.
Divide the dough into 12 pieces and open each one in your palm.
Place black bean paste in the center and close the dough into an oval.
Cook the tlacoyos in an oiled pan for 4 minutes on each side.
Rest the cooked pieces for 5 minutes, until the surface settles.
Top with salsa verde, white cheese, and nopal or lettuce.
Serve hot while the salsa, cheese, and greens are fresh.
💡 Tip: If the dough cracks, add water little by little; proper masa dough stays soft in the hand but keeps its shape in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tlacoyo like a street-food plate with warm salsa, white cheese, and fresh lime wedges.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~300
kcal calories
12
g protein
47
g carbs
7
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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