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Mexican Ham and Cheese Tortas

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)54.0846
Energy (kCal)1029.5549
Carbohydrates (g)41.2875
Total fats (g)73.8368
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Preheat a griddle over med-high heat, or preheat panini grill. | 2. Cut each bolillo in half horizontally; spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on one side of teh bread and 1 tablespoon refried beans on the other side. | 3. Top the beans with ¼ of the cheese and 1 slices of ham. | 4. Spread ½ tablespoon salsa on the other half of the bolillo. | 5. Close the sandwich; place the torta on the oiled griddle or panini grill. | 6. If using a griddle, place a skillet as a weight on top of the torta as it cooks. | 7. Toast until the cheese melts; turn as necessary to avoid burning the exterior. | 8. When the cheese has melted and the crust of the bread is browned, open the torta and spread ¼ of the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and pickled jalapenos inside each. | 9. Replace the top piece; cut in half; serve immediately. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    bolillo 4 - - - -
    mayonnaise 4 tablespoons 216.6 0.0 0.222 24.0
    bean 4 tablespoons refried 13.34 1.886 1.932 0.23
    chihuahua cheese 1 cup shredded 493.68 7.3392 28.4592 39.1776
    ham 4 slices sliced 182.56 4.2896 18.592 9.632
    salsa 2 tablespoons 10.44 2.3904 0.5472 0.0612
    lettuce 1 cup shredded 5.4 1.0332 0.4896 0.054000000000000006
    tomato 1 cut 40.2099 8.6898 1.9658 0.4468
    avocado 1 cut - - - -
    onion 4 slices separated 60.8 14.1968 1.672 0.152
    jalapeno pepper 4 pickled sliced 6.525 1.4625 0.2048 0.0832

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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