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Tostada: photo of the dish
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Salads & starters

Tostada

Corn tortilla fried or baked until very crisp, then topped with beans, meat, salad and sauce. A crunchy base typical of Mexican cuisine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

518 kcal per serving

Protein
13.8 g
Carbohydrates
40.2 g
of which sugars
6.8 g
Fat
30.8 g
of which saturated fat
10.4 g
Fiber
10.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Lightly brush the tortillas with oil and lay them on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until very crispy.
  4. Mash the beans with the cumin and a pinch of salt.
  5. Roughly mash the avocados with a little salt.
  6. Shred the lettuce, and dice the tomatoes and onion small.
  7. Spread the beans over each tostada, then add the avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion.
  8. Finish with the crumbled cheese and cilantro, then serve right away.

Variations and tips

With chicken. Add shredded seasoned chicken on top of the beans for a heartier dish.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.