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Spicy Chickpea Tostadas

I've been munching on these Chickpea Tostadas all week! Adding some chipotle gives them great flavor and you don't need much beyond that. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 771 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 chipotles in adobo
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup stock (or water)
For the Tostadas:
  • 6-8 tostada shells
  • 1 avocado
  • pickled jalapenos
  • queso fresco
  • Freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Start by peeling the garlic clove and roughly chopping 1/2 onion. Cook the onion and garlic in a glug of oil over medium heat (you can leave the garlic clove whole). 
  2. Once the onion is starting to brown, approximately 5-8 minutes, add 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 2 chipotles in adobo, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/2 cup stock (or water). Let simmer for a few minutes until heated through and then add everything to a blender, combining well. 
  3. Take a taste for seasoning and heat.   I added another generous pinch of salt and cumin to this batch, but I was happy with the heat level.
  4. For the tostadas you can warm up store-bought tostada shells or bake your own.  Then simply add a layer of the chickpea puree, diced avocado, pickled jalapenos, Queso Fresco, and some freshly chopped cilantro.  Serve immediately.  Keep in mind that you can customize the tostadas to your palate (and based on what's in the kitchen!). 
  5. Store leftover chickpea puree in an airtight container in the fridge where it will keep for a few days. 

Notes

  • Here's more information on working with chipotles in adobo.
  • For a milder version, start with a single chipotle and take a taste.  If you want more heat simply add another half chipotle and keep adding more until it tastes right to you. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 771kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 105g (35%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 1064mg (44%) Potassium 1263mg (36%) Fiber 27g (108%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1080IU (22%) Vitamin C 15.3mg (17%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 771

% Daily Value*

Calories 771kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 105g 35%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 1064mg 44%
Potassium 1263mg 27%
Fiber 27g 108%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1080IU 22%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 17%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 8mg 44%

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