Description
Tostadas are crispy, flat tortillas typically topped with a variety of delicious ingredients like beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa for a satisfying Mexican dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or beef
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Spread a layer of warm beans over each crispy tortilla.
- Top with shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with sour cream and salsa.
- Serve immediately while the tostadas are crisp.
Notes
- You can use store-bought tostada shells for convenience.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and adding more beans or grilled vegetables.
- Customize toppings based on your preference, such as pickled onions or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg