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Belizean Garnaches recipe

Belize Garnaches Recipe

5 from 1 vote
The tortillas are lightly fried and then topped with refried beans, tomato salsa, cheese, and avocado, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Belizean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans 16 oz
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt to create the creamy topping. Set aside.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Once hot, fry each corn tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until crispy.
  4. Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
  5. In the same skillet, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warm.
  6. To assemble the garnaches, spread a layer of warm refried beans over each crispy tortilla.
  7. Add a layer of shredded cheese, followed by a layer of shredded cabbage, and finally, a dollop of the creamy topping.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and red onion.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and Tricks

One tip is to prepare the refried beans ahead of time to save time when assembling the garnaches. 
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried tortillas from the oil, so they don't get too greasy.
Prepare the toppings ahead of time and store them in separate containers to make the assembly process quicker.