Vegetarian Chicken Tostada
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant and satisfying Vegetarian Chicken Tostadas, a plant-based twist on a Mexican classic! Featuring crispy corn tostadas topped with golden vegetarian chicken strips, seasoned black beans infused with lime and cumin, and a medley of fresh toppings like creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite. A sprinkle of chopped cilantro and optional crumbled feta cheese adds the perfect touch to round out the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, these tostadas are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it's a meat-free marvel that will win over vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Corn tostadas
- 200 grams Vegetarian chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Avocado, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the corn tostadas on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until they are crispy.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetarian chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the black beans, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of the seasoned black beans onto each crispy tostada shell.
Top the beans with the cooked vegetarian chicken strips.
Arrange slices of avocado on top, followed by cherry tomato halves and red onion slices.
Sprinkle chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the top of each tostada.
Serve immediately and enjoy your savory and fresh vegetarian chicken tostadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.6 g | 163% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4338 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 90.5 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1016 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3617 mg | 77% | |
*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.
