How to make Tostadas
Toasted tortillas topped with your favorite things for an easy dinner!
Servings: 8 tostadas
Ingredients
- Eight 6-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or cheddar/jack blend)
- 2 cups (or more) finely chopped lettuce
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomato (or salsa)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped avocado (or guacamole)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place 4 tortillas on the baking sheet and heat on the center rack in the oven for 4 minutes (keep an eye out so they don't burn or brown too quickly!)
- Remove the baking sheet from oven and turn the tortillas over. Spread each tortilla with ¼ cup refried beans and top with ¼ cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is hot and bubbling and the tortillas are crisp, 5 to 7 more minutes (again, keep an eye on them!) Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Serve immediately, topping each tortilla with lettuce and desired toppings-- tomato/salsa, sour cream and avocado/guacamole.
Notes
- *Have leftover taco meat or chicken? Add some on top to make this meal more substantial.
- *This recipe is gluten-free adaptable- use GF corn tortillas instead of flour, and make sure that the refried beans and salsa that you're using do not contain any gluten.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostada | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg