Jul 14 2026
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Black Bean Tlayuda Recipe

Inspired by El Vez
Time30m
Serves2

crispy corn flatbread topped with refried black beans, oaxaca cheese, avocado, jalapeño, lettuce & salsa roja

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Ingredients

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Tlayuda Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the base

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brush each corn tortilla with olive oil. Cook the tortillas in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are crispy and golden.

  2. 2

    Spread the beans

    Once the tortillas are crispy, spread a generous layer of refried black beans on each tortilla.

  3. 3

    Add cheese

    Sprinkle Oaxaca cheese over the beans. Allow it to melt slightly by covering the skillet for a minute.

  4. 4

    Prepare toppings

    Slice the avocado and jalapeño. Shred the lettuce.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Tlayuda

    Top the melted cheese with slices of avocado, jalapeño, and shredded lettuce.

  6. 6

    Add salsa

    Drizzle salsa roja over the top of the assembled Tlayuda.

  7. 7

    Season

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Cut the Tlayuda into wedges and serve immediately.

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