Recipes · Mexican · Snacks
Gordita
One serving has 427 kcal and 10 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of thiamin (76%), riboflavin (45%), niacin (41%), phosphorus (36%), vitamin K (34%) and iron (30%). Ready in 30 minutes.
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 15 min
- Makes: 1 serving (150 g)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Diets: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Contains: dairy
Ingredients
- 55 g Masa harina
- 35 g Refried beans, canned
- 20 g Queso fresco
- 10 g Lettuce, iceberg, raw
- 15 g Salsa
- 15 g Vegetable oil
- 0.3 g Salt
Method
- Mix the masa harina with warm water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough.
- Shape into a thick disc, about 1.5 cm, and cook on a dry griddle for 3 minutes a side until set but still pale.
- Fry the disc in the oil for 2-3 minutes a side until puffed and golden.
- While still hot, slit an opening around the edge and open it up like a pocket.
- Fill with the warm refried beans, queso fresco and lettuce.
- Top with salsa and serve right away while hot and crisp.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 427 kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.7 g | |
| Water | 66.1 mL | |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 19% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 22% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 g | |
| Threonine | 0.14 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.15 g | |
| Leucine | 0.57 g | |
| Lysine | 0.12 g | |
| Methionine | 0.09 g | |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.23 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.13 g | |
| Valine | 0.21 g | |
| Histidine | 0.14 g | |
| Fat | 22.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 5.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 9.9 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 8.8 g | |
| Saturated | 5.2 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0.27 g | |
| Cholesterol | 13.8 mg | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 72.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.36 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 251 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 11.7 µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 527 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.84 mg | 76% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.49 mg | 45% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 5.8 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 94 µg | 24% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.34 µg | 14% |
| Choline | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 50.8 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.56 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 22 IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 30.8 µg | 34% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.3 kg CO2e a serving: about average for breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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