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Baleada

A baleada is a traditional Honduran dish, believed to have originated on the northern coast of the country, particularly La Ceiba. It is composed of a flour tortilla, filled with a smear of mashed refried red beans, crema, and crumbled queso duro. This is usually called baleada sencilla. Other ingredients may include scrambled eggs, avocados, meat, or plantains.

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Baleada
A baleada, as it is usually served
TypeTortilla
Place of originHonduras
Main ingredientsWheat flour, fried beans and crumbled cheese

A baleada (Spanish pronunciation: [baleˈaða]) is a traditional Honduran dish, believed to have originated on the northern coast of the country, particularly La Ceiba.1 It is composed of a flour tortilla, filled with a smear of mashed refried red beans (a variety of bean native to Central and South America), crema (mantequilla blanca), and crumbled queso duro (salty hard cheese). This is usually called baleada sencilla (simple baleada).2 Other ingredients may include scrambled eggs, avocados, meat, or plantains.

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References

  1. Cartes, Ava (2025-09-16). "Cooking Heritage: The cryptic origin of Honduran baleadas". WSAV. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
  2. "Honduran Baleadas - One Happy Housewife". www.onehappyhousewife.com. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2024-03-03.