Molletes Cheesy Mexican Bean Sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup no-salt-added canned black beans, rinsed

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chopped tomato

  • ½ jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 2 (4-inch) white bread rolls, halved

  • Extra-virgin olive oil spray

  • ⅓ cup shredded cheese, such as Oaxaca, mozzarella, pepper Jack or Cheddar

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Combine beans, water, cumin, oregano and salt in a small food processor. Process until thick and smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.

  3. Stir together tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro and lime juice in a medium bowl.

  4. Arrange rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet; coat lightly with olive-oil spray. Broil until lightly golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Divide the bean mixture among the 4 roll halves, spreading evenly; top with cheese. Broil until the cheese has melted, 30 to 45 seconds. Divide the pico de gallo evenly among the sandwiches.