In It To Win It Stuffed Pupusas is a side dish that serves 6. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 743 calories, 31g of protein, and 36g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. A mixture of salt, water, parchment paper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
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Watch how to make this recipe.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the masa harina, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt and combine well.
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Cayenne Pepper
Masa Harina
Cumin
Salt
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Mixing Bowl
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Add the water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough forms a ball that can be handled. Form the dough into 12 equal tangerine-size balls, cover with a damp paper towel and set aside.
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Tangerine
Dough
Water
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Paper Towels
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In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and when hot, add the chorizo, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, then add onions, bell pepper and chile pepper.
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Chili Pepper
Bell Pepper
Canola Oil
Chorizo
Onion
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Sauce Pan
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Saute until the onion is translucent, then add the granulated garlic and the beans.
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Granulated Garlic
Beans
Onion
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Heat through and add the lime zest and juice. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, and remove from the heat.
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Salt And Pepper
Lime Zest
Seasoning
Juice
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Combine the queso quesadilla cheese with the pepper jack in a small bowl, and set aside. Slice the avocado flesh and set aside.
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Quesadilla Cheese
Pepperjack Cheese
Avocado
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Bowl
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Put 2 balls of masa between 2 sheets of parchment, about 6 inches apart. With a small saute pan or pie dish, apply even pressure until the masa is flat and about 6-inches in diameter. Pull back the parchment and top 1 of the discs with about 2 slices of avocado, then 3 tablespoons of the black bean mixture, and about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Top with the second, plain masa round. Replace the parchment over the pupusa and gently press down with the pie plate until 3/8-inch thick, being careful not to crack or blow out the sides.
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Avocado
Cheese
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Pie Form
Frying Pan
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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
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Oven
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Heat a large seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add about 2 tablespoons canola oil. With a pastry brush, brush 1 side of the pupusa with remaining oil and add it, oiled side down, to the hot skillet. Cook until golden with darkening areas, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Cooking Oil
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Pastry Brush
Frying Pan
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Brush the exposed side with oil and gently turn over.
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Cooking Oil
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Transfer the pupusa to a small sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Arrange the pupusas on a serving platter and serve with plain yogurt, cilantro and Curdito Slaw.
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Plain Yogurt
Cilantro
Dough
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Oven
Frying Pan
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Put the cabbage and carrots into a large heat-proof bowl and toss to combine well.
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Cabbage
Carrot
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Bowl
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In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the white vinegar and water and bring to a boil.
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Distilled White Vinegar
Water
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Sauce Pan
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Pour the boiling mixture into the bowl, covering the cabbage and carrots and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Cabbage
Carrot
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Bowl
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Drain off the liquid and spin in a salad spinner or drain in a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
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Salad Spinner
Colander
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Return the cabbage to bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients.
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Cabbage
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Bowl
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Let set at room temperature until cool, then refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Serve as an accompaniment to pupusas or as a side dish. Can be made ahead or canned, if desired.