Tortas (Black Beans Chorizo Subs)

Engineer in the Kitchen's Note:

This is adapted from a recipe by Rick Bayless. Everytime I think about these subs I feel immediately hungry.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0 sandwic ...

• 4 ounces mexican chorizo sausage , casing removed
• 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium black beans , drained and rinsed
• 2 crusty rolls
• 2 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco or 2 tablespoons ricotta salata or 2 tablespoons feta
• 1 ripe avocado , halved, pitted and slices into 8 slices
• 2 tablespoons green chili salsa

Directions:

1. In a skillet, over medium heat, add the chorizo. Cook, breaking up, until browned for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Add the beans, and mash them with a potato masher until everything looks like mashed potatoes.
3. Cut the rolls in half, and scrape out some of the bread center to make room for the filling. Fill each roll with half of the chorizo mix, top with the cheese, salsa, and avocado.

Reviews

[Chef #803079]

This was amazing, delicious, and so simple to make. Thanks so much for posting this one.