Description
Tetelas are delicious Mexican stuffed tortillas filled with black beans and Oaxaca cheese, folded into a triangle and cooked until crispy. They are perfect for a tasty snack or a meal bursting with authentic Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Black Bean Filling:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed (seeds can be removed for less heat)
- ¼ white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, undrained
For the Tetela Dough:
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
For Assembly and Cooking:
- 15 ounces shredded Oaxaca cheese
- Mexican crema
- Salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet and sauté jalapeño, onion, and garlic until golden.
- Make Black Bean Filling: Add black beans, simmer, and season with salt. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Prepare Dough: Mix masa harina, salt, and water to form a dough. Divide into balls and cover.
- Assemble Tetelas: Flatten dough, add black beans and cheese, fold into a triangle, and seal.
- Cook Tetelas: Cook on a hot skillet until crispy on both sides.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like cooked meats or different cheeses.
- Ensure the tetelas are sealed well to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Cooking, Mixing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tetela
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Tetelas, Mexican, Black Beans, Oaxaca Cheese, Appetizer, Snack
