Vegetarian Mexican Tostadas with Refried Beans and Guacamole
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Vegetarian Mexican Tostadas with Refried Beans and Guacamole
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This dish was our go-to meal especially during Lent and still is. It doesn’t get any simpler than this recipe.
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Ingredients
- refried beans
- guacamole
- lettuce optional
- tomato chopped
- Queso fresco or cheese of choice
- 8 Flat tostada shells packaged or 8 corn tortillas
- vegetable oil for frying
Refried Bean Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable shortening
- 1 ½ cups cooked Frijoles de la Olla plus ½ cup liquid
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Refried Bean Directions:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beans and the liquid. Cook over medium heat, mashing the beans with a potato masher, stir until they form a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tortilla Frying Directions:
- In heavy skillet heat one-quarter inch oil. Fry tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil for 20 to 40 seconds on each side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Store bought tostadas can also be used.
Assembly:
- Top one tostada with guacamole and one with refried beans. Garnish each with lettuce (optional), tomato and, cheese. Drizzle with your favorite homemade salsa to taste.
Notes
- Now that you have tried this classic combo, you can come up with all sorts of different ways to top them off.
- Store homemade tostadas in a large zip-top bag and keep them for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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