Vegetarian Classic Mexican Tostadas
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these Vegetarian Classic Mexican Tostadas, a perfect blend of fresh, crisp, and creamy textures. Built on crunchy corn tostada shells, these easy-to-make delights are layered with warm refried beans, lightly sautéed onion and garlic, ripe avocado slices, and juicy diced tomatoes. Topped with shredded lettuce, radish slivers, crumbled queso fresco, and a dollop of sour cream, each bite bursts with authentic Mexican zest. A squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro elevate the flavors, making these tostadas as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a vegetarian appetizer or a wholesome main dish that celebrates bold and colorful ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 lime
- 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and smooth.
In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Spread a layer of warmed refried beans over each tostada shell evenly.
Top the beans with a generous amount of sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
Add a few slices of avocado and a sprinkle of diced tomato over the tostadas.
Add a handful of shredded lettuce and a few slices of radish on top.
Finish off each tostada with a squeeze of lime juice, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.
Add a dollop of sour cream on each tostada and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.3 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.7 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 4567 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 426.9 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.8 g | 256% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.2 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1558 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 5589 mg | 119% | |
*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.
