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Totchos

An instant classic comfort food
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Dry Beans
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

  • 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