- Calories 441
- Fat 15.2g
- Satfat 5.2g
- Monofat 7.3g
- Polyfat 1.5g
- Protein 30g
- Carbohydrate 46.9g
- Fiber 4.2g
- Cholesterol 66mg
- Iron 3.7mg
- Sodium 806mg
- Calcium 147mg
Seared Pork Tortas
Torta is Spanish for "sandwich"—and is usually a hefty stack of meat, beans, and veggies. Our lightened version packs pork, beans, and veggies between fresh baguette slices for a super sandwich that can feed the whole family.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine cumin and salt; sprinkle evenly over pork. Add pork to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into thin slices.
Step 3
Hollow out top and bottom halves of bread, leaving a 3/4-inch-thick shell; reserve torn bread for another use. Place bread halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 4
Place beans and salsa in a small bowl; mash with a fork until almost smooth. Spoon bean mixture into the bottom half of baguette. Top with pork, cheese, onion, tomato, jalapeño, avocado, and top half of baguette. Cut into 4 pieces.
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MTingley's Review
These were delicious. I'll admit, I kicked up the heat a little, adding some chipotle chilis in adobo sauce to the bean mash. I also put the assembled sandwiches minus the top of the roll back in the broiler to melt the cheese and warm up the toppings. Perfect, easy, filling meal...adding it to the rotation.
daneanp's Review
Good sandwich. I grilled the pork, added the jalapeno to the bean/salsa mix (using the food processor), and broiled the cheese on the pork before assembling the sandwich with the tomato, onion, and avocado. Very filling meal. I served it with sliced strawberries. Would definitely make again - great for a weeknight as everything goes together quickly and easily.
go4thegreenery's Review
I have made this several times and it is excellent. The flavors are wonderful together. Love the bean "mash" with the pork. I am making it for a casual New Years Eve party to ring in the new year.
socorro411's Review
Nice change of pace supper. My husband said, "this is a keeper!"
Monique1672's Review
This was excellent. I followed another reviewer and used black beans instead. I also mashed the avocado and spread on the top bun. The flavors all worked really well together!
Empac7's Review
These sandwiches were really messy, but delicious. I loved the bean mash. We also cooked the onions and added garlic prior to adding them - too strong otherwise.
kgonzo's Review
This was a HUGE hit with my whole family! The flavors are simple and go so well with each other. We made it a simple meal paired with chips and salsa. Leftovers were already claimed for my 6 year old's lunch box!
steponme's Review
The seared pork is a nice change from deli meat. Excellent sandwich; keep nice as a left over the next day; put in the microwave a few seconds to melt the cheese a little, yum.
LindaEllison's Review
Excellent flavor!! I did omit the raw onion and jalapeno as we have delicate pallets here. Also used slices of pork tenderloin, and pepper jack cheese in lieu of loin chops and regular jack. I'll definitely make again and again!
Kiriko's Review