Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with this quick and easy Tostada Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these crunchy open-faced tostadas come together in just 20 minutes. Start with a base of creamy refried beans atop golden-fried corn tortillas, then customize with your choice of toppings like shredded chicken, beef, cheese, and fresh vegetables. This versatile dish is not only family-friendly but also encourages creativity at the dinner table as everyone can personalize their own tostada. Whether you’re serving them for lunch, dinner, or as appetizers for a party, these delightful tostadas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- Creamy refried beans
- ½–1 cup vegetable oil
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Salt to taste
- Shredded cooked chicken or beef
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sizzling.
- Fry each tortilla one at a time for 30–60 seconds per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Spread creamy refried beans on each fried tortilla and top with shredded chicken or beef, cheese, sour cream, and chopped tomatoes.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg