Crispy Homemade Sopes with Beans

Golden, thick masa cakes piled high with savory toppings.

These crispy homemade sopes feature thick, golden masa cakes with pinched rims designed to hold generous layers of toppings. Piled high with warm refried beans, crisp shredded lettuce, tangy crema, and salty queso fresco, they deliver incredible contrast in every bite. They are naturally gluten-free and make a satisfying dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1.5 cups warm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup neutral oil for frying
• 1.5 cups refried pinto beans, warmed
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1/4 cup Mexican crema
• 1/2 cup salsa verde or roja

Instructions

1. Mix masa harina, salt, and warm water until a soft dough forms.
2. Divide into 8 balls; press slightly into thick disks using a press.
3. Cook on a hot comal for 1 minute per side until set.
4. Pinch the warm edges upward to form a raised rim border.
5. Fry sopes in shallow hot oil until golden and crisp.
6. Spread a thick layer of warm refried beans inside each base.
7. Top with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, crema, and salsa.
8. Serve immediately while the masa base is hot and crunchy.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 428 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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