Jul 14 2026

Sencilla Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

A folded flour tortilla with fried beans, Honduran cheese and cream. We encourage you to think of this a base and to add any toppings you want!

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Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beans

    If using canned fried beans, heat them in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. If making from scratch, cook soaked beans until soft, then mash and fry with a bit of oil and salt.

  2. 2

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm each flour tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Sencilla

    Spread a generous scoop of fried beans on one half of the tortilla. Top with grated Honduran cheese and a dollop of cream.

  4. 4

    Fold and Heat

    Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling, forming a half-moon shape. Return to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove from heat, cut in half if desired, and serve hot with additional toppings of your choice such as avocado, salsa, or hot sauce.

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