Molletes

Name: Molletes
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pinto beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 16 slices white whole wheat bread; 1 cup shredded queso blanco; 1/3 cup chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R))

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces dried pinto beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
16 slices white whole wheat bread
1 cup shredded queso blanco
1/3 cup chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R))

Directions

1

Place beans in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let stand for 1 hour.
2

Drain and rinse beans. Add enough fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and rinse.
3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and salt. Fry until beans are very soft, stirring and mashing frequently, 5 to 7 minutes.
4

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on low heat.
5

Spread an equal amount of beans on each slice of bread and sprinkle queso on top. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.
6

Broil until beans are warmed and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and top with chile-garlic sauce.