Honduran Baleadas
Honduran baleadas are thick tortillas filled with beans, avocado, and cheese. They are made from a simple dough of flour, water, and oil.
The tortillas are cooked on a grill and then filled with refried beans, sliced avocado, crumbled cheese, and a drizzle of cream.
Baleadas are a traditional Honduran dish that is easy to make and very tasty.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted August 29, 2026Share
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Honduran baleadas are thick tortillas filled with beans, avocado, and cheese. They are made from a simple dough of flour, water, and oil.
The tortillas are cooked on a grill and then filled with refried beans, sliced avocado, crumbled cheese, and a drizzle of cream.
Baleadas are a traditional Honduran dish that is easy to make and very tasty.
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Ingredients 9
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
0.5 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 cups refried beans, warmed
1 avocado, sliced
0.5 cup crumbled queso fresco (fresh white cheese)
0.25 cup crema fresca (fresh cream)
Instructions
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Mix flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt in a large bowl. Knead the dough until it is smooth and not sticky. Make eight balls of dough, about the size of golf balls. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
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Stretch each ball of dough into a thick tortilla.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side, until it is browned and lightly puffed.
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Put refried beans, sliced avocado, and crumbled queso fresco on warm tortillas. Drizzle crema fresca over the top. Fold the tortillas in half to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 23g
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Saturated Fat 6g
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Cholesterol 44mg
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Sodium 369mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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