Pupusas (El Salvadorean Tortilla) Recipe

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Pupusas (El Salvadorean Tortilla)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients.
  2. Cut shortening into dry ingredients with pastry blender.
  3. Add warm water a few drops at a time until dough is manageable.
  4. Knead dough 15-20 times.
  5. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Form dough into balls the size of an egg.
  7. Roll out until 6 inches in diameter.
  8. Add some of the cheese to the top of one tortilla and then add another tortilla on top of that.
  9. Place on hot ungreased griddle .
  10. Cook 2 minutes on each side.
  11. Serve with cabbage and shredded carrots on top, or with sauerkraut or coleslaw or even a tomato sauce would be good. Topped off with shredded cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 278.03 Kcal (1164 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.09g 25%
Cholesterol 27.21mg 9%
Sodium 1091.44mg 45%
Potassium 258.99mg 6%
Total Carbs 24.53g 8%
Sugars 0.28g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 14%
Protein 10.07g 20%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 309.5mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.85 Kcal (581 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.03g 25%
Cholesterol 13.59mg 9%
Sodium 545.09mg 45%
Potassium 129.35mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.25g 8%
Sugars 0.14g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 14%
Protein 5.03g 20%
Calcium 154.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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