Crispy Tostadas

Crispy Tostadas are a delightful Mexican snack featuring crunchy corn tortillas topped with fresh vegetables, beans, and zesty salsa. This vibrant dish is not only satisfying but also packed with flavor and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Vegetable oil - 120 ml (1/2 cup)
• Refried black beans - 200 g (1 cup)
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 g, halved
• Red onion - 50 g, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 10 g, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salsa verde - 100 g (about 1/2 cup)

Steps

1. In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the corn tortillas one at a time, frying each side for about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix the refried black beans with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread a generous layer of refried black beans onto each crispy tortilla.
5. Top the beans with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
6. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
7. Add a spoonful of salsa verde on top of each tostada.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy tostadas!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from black beans and fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• High in healthy fats from avocado, which are beneficial for heart health.

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