Pico de Gallo Tostadas

Pico de Gallo Tostadas are a vibrant and fresh Mexican dish featuring crispy tostadas topped with a zesty pico de gallo salsa, making it perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This vegan delight bursts with flavor from ripe tomatoes, onions, and lime, offering a refreshing taste experience.

Ingredients

• Corn tostadas - 4 units
• Ripe tomatoes - 2 medium (about 300g), diced
• Red onion - 1/2 small (about 50g), finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup (about 15g), chopped
• Lime - 1 medium, juiced
• Jalapeño pepper - 1 small (optional), finely chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Black beans - 1 cup (about 240g), cooked and drained

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld for about 5 minutes.
2. While the pico de gallo is resting, prepare the tostadas by placing them on a serving plate.
3. Layer each tostada with a generous spoonful of black beans, followed by a portion of the pico de gallo mixture.
4. Top each tostada with slices of avocado for added creaminess and flavor.
5. Serve immediately as a refreshing main dish, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber from black beans and avocado, promoting digestive health.

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