Tortas de Frijol y Aguacate (Bean and Avocado Rolls)
Crusty rolls piled with warm mashed pot beans, creamy avocado, tomato and tangy pickled jalapeños, a vegan Mexican sandwich worth making.
Made with Escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots) and Frijoles de la olla (pot beans). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.19 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add your ready made pot beans (see the base recipe) with a splash of their broth.
- 2
Mash the beans roughly and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until thick and spreadable. Keep warm.
6 min - 3
Halve the avocados, scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the lime juice and a pinch of salt, and mash roughly.
- 4
Split the rolls open and toast them cut side down in a dry hot pan for 1 to 2 minutes, until crisp.
2 min - 5
Spread the warm beans over the bottom half of each roll, then the avocado. Add tomato slices, red onion and lettuce.
- 6
Top with plenty of your ready made escabeche (see the base recipe), close the rolls and press gently. Serve warm.
Tips
- Toast the rolls so they stay crisp against the beans. A soft roll will go soggy quickly.
- Bolillo rolls are the traditional choice. Small crusty white rolls or ciabatta work well in the UK.
- Add some of the pickling liquid from the escabeche to the beans for an extra tangy kick.
Storing and freezing
Eat straight away. The bean mixture keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is a torta?
A torta is a Mexican sandwich made with a crusty roll, usually bolillo or telera, filled with ingredients such as beans, avocado, meat or cheese. They are a common street food and lunch.
Is this torta vegan?
Yes. Pot beans, avocado, vegetables and escabeche contain no animal products. Check that your rolls are made without milk or egg.
Can I make it gluten free?
Yes. Use gluten free rolls, or serve the filling in two large warm corn tortillas as tacos instead.
More made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Torta de Milanesa de Pollo (Breaded Chicken Sandwich)
NFFrijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans) with Pickled Jalapeños
GFDFEFTortas de Pollo Asado (Mexican Chicken Sandwiches)
EFNFTacos de Papa con Chorizo y Escabeche (Potato and Chorizo Tacos)
EFNFSee every dish made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.