Tostada
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tostada
Description
The recipe starts by frying 6-inch corn tortillas in vegetable oil until golden and crispy, then draining them on paper towels and sprinkling with salt for flavor. These shells can be used immediately or stored to maintain crunch.
Refried beans are spread over the tostada shell, providing a smooth base that complements a variety of toppings. Options include cooked beef, pork, shredded or chopped chicken, cheese, sour cream, and fresh tomato. This layering adds protein, creaminess, and freshness.
Tostadas can be prepared as a casual meal or served as part of a tostada bar where guests add their desired toppings. The fried tortilla's crisp texture contrasts with the softness of beans and toppings. Shells can be made ahead up to 24 hours and stored in a resealable plastic bag to retain crispness.
Untopped shells keep for 5-7 days at room temperature in an airtight container. When stored with beans and some toppings, remove perishable items like lettuce before refrigeration and reheat before serving for best texture. Beans can be reheated with added milk to smooth them out.
Ingredients
Tostadas
- creamy refried beans
- ½-1 cup vegetable oil
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- salt to taste
Toppings
- chicken shredded cooked; shredded; chopped
- beef
- pork
- cheese
- sour cream
- tomato
Instructions
- Heat ½ inch oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time for 30–60 seconds on each side, until golden. Place them in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and sprinkle with salt.
- When ready to serve, top each tortilla with beans, then add any desired toppings.
Notes
- Prepare tostada shells fresh or up to 24 hours ahead; store in a resealable plastic bag to keep crisp.
- Untopped shells can be stored at room temperature for 5-7 days in an airtight container.
- When storing topped tostadas, remove delicate toppings like lettuce before refrigerating and store in a single layer.
- Reheat beans and toppings separately if possible; add milk when reheating beans to smooth consistency.
- This recipe suits group meals by setting up a tostada bar with various toppings for self-assembly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tostada | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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