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Papadzules

A Yucatan-style dish of corn tortillas filled with hard-boiled eggs, topped with a rich pumpkin seed sauce and a simple tomato sauce. This version is simplified for a weeknight but keeps the authentic flavors.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
16g
Papadzules
comfortingMexicanvegetarianeggsoftcreamyweeknightmain

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the 4 eggs in a small pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then drain and cool in cold water until easy to handle, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    While eggs cook, toast the 1 cup pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until they puff and smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  3. Step 3

    In a blender, combine the toasted pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to make a pourable sauce. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In a separate skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the 1/2 chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the 2 chopped tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, about 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Peel the cooled eggs and chop them. Warm the 8 tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable, about 30 seconds each.

  6. Step 6

    Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of chopped egg, roll up, and place seam-side down on a plate. Pour the pumpkin seed sauce over the top, then spoon the tomato sauce over that. Sprinkle with remaining black pepper and serve.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra chopped onion or cilantro if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • small pot
  • skillet
  • blender
  • knife
  • cutting board

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