I really hope these are at least passable as a healthy dinner, because it’s been one of my favorite “new” “inventions” in the quarantine. With homemade beans, they are delicious. Nearly any bean works well, but kidney beans may be the best because they add an extra flavor.
Totchos
An instant classic comfort food
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 584kcal
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
Beans
- 1 cup dry bean kidney, black, pinto, other
- bean spices garlic powder, kombu, bay leaf, peppercorns, oregano
Pico de gallo
- 1½ lbs tomatoes
- 1 large white onion
- 1 serrano pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ bunch cilantro
- 1 lime
Toppings
- 1 large jalapeno
- 1 large red onion
- 1 tbsp southwest seasoning
- 20 oz frozen tater tots
- 3 oz cheese mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack
- ¼ cup green olives optional
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the beans by whatever method you prefer. Soaking in salted water and then pressure cooking is what I recommend. See the "beans overview" for details.1 cup dry bean, bean spices
- While the beans are cooking, make the pico de gallo by small dicing all of the ingredients, juicing the lime and then together in a container. Put in the fridge to marinate.1½ lbs tomatoes, 1 large white onion, 1 serrano pepper, 2 cloves garlic, ½ bunch cilantro, 1 lime
- When the beans are nearly done, bake the tots according to the package directions.20 oz frozen tater tots
- Shred the cheese and chop the onion and jalapeno. Fry the onion and jalapeno in a pan. Add 1 tbsp southwest seasoning (or other “taco-style” spices). Add the drained beans and combine all together. Allow to cool slightly.1 large jalapeno, 1 large red onion, 3 oz cheese, 1 tbsp southwest seasoning
- Once the tots are done, remove from the oven but leave the oven on at 425ºF. Gather the tots into a largely even two-tot layer in a casserole dish and top with the onion/bean mixture. Then top with the cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is well-melted.
- While that bakes, slice the green olives, if using. When done, top with the green onions. Use the pico de gallo and avocado as a serving topping, i.e. do not add until you’re ready to eat. Store extras.¼ cup green olives, 1 bunch green onions
Nutrition
Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 1628mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1858IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Totchos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 889mg39%
Potassium 1628mg47%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 1858IU37%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 276mg28%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.