Molletes

Molletes

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Molletes are Spanish, open-faced bean and cheese sandwiches that are very popular in Mexican cuisine and are actually very easy to make yourself. A savory bean purée and a melty cheese topping, are...

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  • Blender
  • Food processor
  • Pepper mill
  • Grater
  • Citrus press
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bread knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup water or stock of your choice
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and deveined, chopped
  • 15-20 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • salt, to taste
  • 3-4 bread rolls
  • butter, optional, to taste
  • 1-2 cups cheese, such as cheddar, shredded

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