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Tlacoyos topped with cactus salad on a decorative Mexican plate and cilantro.
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5 from 3 votes

Tlacoyos

Tlacoyos are oval-shaped corn masa creations stuffed with refried beans. Delicious Mexican street food that's completely VEGAN and gluten free. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 131kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the masa harina and the salt. 
  • Add the warm water. 
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the water until it forms a large masa dough. 
  • It will look like wet sand. 
  • With wet hands, make a ball of dough. About the size of a tennis ball. 
  • Pat out the dough. It should cover your hand and look like a thick tortilla. 
  • Add 1 tablespoon of refried beans to the center of the masa in your hand. 
  • Fold over the ends to seal up the masa. It will look like a taco or empanada.  
  • Be careful not to squeeze or push out any beans. 
  • Slowly start to flatten the masa out until it resembles a long, pointy football. 
  • Heat the griddle or skillet. 
  • Place the tlacoyos on the griddle. 
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes per side. 
  • Remove from the griddle and place on a plate.
  • Add desired toppings. 
  • Serve with salsa. 
  • Enjoy! 

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Notes

If distracted, cover the masa with a kitchen towel. You don’t want to dry out the masa. 
Swap out: Use blue corn masa harina instead of yellow or white corn masa harina. 
Swap out: Use black refried beans instead of refried pinto beans. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg