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Mexican Street Corn Tostadas

Ready in only 15 minutes, these Mexican Street Corn Tostadas make for an easy lunch or quick dinner that’s also gluten free and vegetarian.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1 ounce can refried beans
  • 8 tostada shells, store-bought or homemade
  • chili powder to season for topping, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add corn, mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese.
  2. Mix together with a spoon until the corn is evenly coated with all the ingredients. Set aside.
  3. Heat up the refried beans in a glass dish in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until fully heated through.
  4. To assemble, spread about 3 to 4 tablespoons of refried beans onto each tostada and top with a scoop or two of the street corn mixture.
  5. Sprinkle with some cotija cheese and a dash of chili powder.
  6. Eat up!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tostadas Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 20g (31%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 10g (40%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tostadas
Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 20g 31%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 10g 40%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.