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Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas topped with a variety of ingredients, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 1 cup Refried Beans Can be canned or homemade
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Queso Fresco
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Optional
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Jalapeños Optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Optional

Method
 

Prepare Tortillas
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the corn tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Assemble Tostadas
  1. Spread a layer of refried beans on each crispy tortilla.
  2. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
  3. Add sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro if desired.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences. Tostadas can be made vegetarian or with meat such as shredded chicken or beef.

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