Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Do good and don't worry to whom."
-Mexican Proverb
I love chalupas, and like tacos and enchiladas, there are endless varieties. This recipe is based on a Mexican restaurant that I used to eat at in Houston 20 years ago. Since then I have loved the refried beans topped with cheese, all warm and soft topped with fresh salad. You can strike any variation that you like. I particularly like a base of salsa verde instead of the refried black beans.
The Nutrition Facts are based on you using a canned refried black beans which have waaay too much sodium, but I wanted you to see the worst case. A half cup of Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans has a whopping 580 mg in a half cup of refried beans. There are alternatives. The Dr. Gourmet recipe for Refried Black Beans will save you about 200 mg sodium per serving.
Amy's offers good alternatives that come in at only 200 mg in a 1/2 cup serving, and their refried black beans are really great with this recipe.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 3 chalupas
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe also requires making Guacamole
Once assembled, the chalupas do not keep well, mostly because the tortillas fall apart.
6 | soft corn tortillas |
1/2 cup | canned refried beans |
2 ounces | reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese (shredded) |
6 | leaves Romaine lettuce (shredded fine) |
1 large | tomato (coarsely chopped) |
1/2 cup | cilantro leaves (chopped) |
6 Tbsp | Guacamole |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Spread the refried beans equally across the six tortillas. Sprinkle with the cheese and place in the oven.
When the cheese is just melted, remove the tortillas from the oven and top with the lettuce, tomato, cilantro, pepper, guacamole and salsa.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3 chalupas
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 | Calories from Fat 136 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 16g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
Monounsaturated Fat 7g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 584mg | 24% |
Total Carbohydrates 34g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 41% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 15g |
Vitamin A 30% | Vitamin C 36% |
Calcium 27% | Iron 13% |
Vitamin K 35 mcg | Potassium 846 mg |
Magnesium 86 mg |