Fava Bean Tlacoyos

Tlacoyos are oval-shaped Mexican antojitos made from masa dough filled with beans, requesón, fava beans, and even cooked pork rinds. Learn how to prepare some delicious tlacoyos with this traditional fava bean tlacoyos recipe! Topped with nopales, Cotija cheese, and red salsa for a spicy touch, fava beans tlacoyos are an easy and budget-friendly recipe that is great for any friends or family gathering.
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Ingredients
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Preparation
1h
40 mins
Easy
  • In a small pot over medium heat, cook fava beans with salt for 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mash fava beans to a purée. Add garlic and Cotija cheese. Season with salt. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix nopales, onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
  • Mix masa dough and lard. Add salt and water until a moist and soft dough is formed. Set aside.
  • Take a small dough ball. Using your hands, poke a hole at the center. Stuff with a bit of fava bean paste. Close and shape like a tlacoyo, as shown in the video.
  • On a griddle over medium heat, cook tlacoyos on both sides for 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Serve Mexican fava bean tlacoyos with nopal salad, queso fresco, and red salsa.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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