Jul 13 2026
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Toppings Recipe

Inspired by Bakersfield Mass Ave
Time1h
Serves4

Cabbage mix, crema, charro bean, romaine, pickled red onion, pickled white onion, radish, cilantro, queso fresco, limes, house hot sauce, salsa verde, salsa roja

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Ingredients

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Cabbage Mix

Crema

Charro Beans

Pickled Onions

Other Toppings

Method

Cabbage Mix

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cabbage Mix

    In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro. Add lime juice and salt. Toss well to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Crema

  1. 2

    Make the Crema

    In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, lime juice, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.

Charro Beans

  1. 3

    Prepare Charro Beans

    In a medium saucepan, combine cooked pinto beans, diced onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeño, and salt. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Pickled Onions

  1. 4

    Pickle the Onions

    In a jar, combine thinly sliced red onion and white onion. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour the mixture over the onions and let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Other Toppings

  1. 5

    Prepare Other Toppings

    Slice the radishes and chop more cilantro as needed. Crumble the queso fresco. Cut the limes into wedges. Have house hot sauce, salsa verde, and salsa roja ready for serving.

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