Molletes
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Molletes

1. Dried pinto beans - 8 ounces
2. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
3. Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
4. White whole wheat bread - 16 slices
5. Shredded queso blanco - 1 cup
6. Chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®) - ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Molletes

1. Stage

Place beans in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let stand for 1 hour.

2. Stage

Drain and rinse beans. Add enough fresh water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and rinse.

3. Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans and salt. Fry until beans are very soft, stirring and mashing frequently, 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Stage

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler on low heat.

5. Stage

Spread an equal amount of beans on each slice of bread and sprinkle queso on top. Place bread slices on a baking sheet.

6. Stage

Broil until beans are warmed and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven and top with chile-garlic sauce.