Chickpea Tostadas
Crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, these Chickpea Tostadas are a vibrant plant-based twist on a classic Mexican dish. Made with oven-baked corn tortillas as the base, they're piled high with smoky, spiced chickpeas, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, and a zesty lime crema drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and delivers bold flavors in every bite. With simple pantry spices like cumin and smoked paprika, paired with the brightness of lime and cilantro, these vegetarian tostadas are a deliciously wholesome option that can easily be customized with a touch of hot sauce for extra kick. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (diced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece Avocado (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil on both sides and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the chickpeas with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated with the spices.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned chickpeas to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and optional hot sauce. Whisk until smooth to create the lime crema.
Assemble the tostadas by spreading a small amount of lime crema on each tortilla. Top with spiced chickpeas, diced tomatoes, red onion, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
Drizzle extra lime crema over the assembled tostadas and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 2363 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 311.3 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 68.0 g | 243% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3558 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
