Jul 14 2026
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Lunch Torta With Rice And Beans Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bueno
Time30m
Serves4

The authentic telera roll grilled with mayo, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cheese, and avocado served with rice and beans. Choose hot ham and cheese, steak, chicken, or fish

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Ingredients

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Torta Ingredients

Rice and Beans Ingredients

Method

Torta Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a skillet, cook your choice of hot ham, steak, chicken, or fish until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Grill the Rolls

    Spread mayonnaise on the cut sides of the telera rolls. Grill them on a pan or griddle until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Torta

    On the bottom half of each grilled roll, layer lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, jalapeno slices, cooked protein, cheese, and avocado slices. Top with the other half of the roll.

Rice and Beans Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Beans

    In a saucepan, combine cooked black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.

  2. 5

    Serve with Rice

    Serve the rice on the side alongside the warmed black beans.

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