Customizable Tostadas Recipe
This customizable tostadas recipe offers a delicious and versatile meal option for any occasion. With a crunchy base of homemade tostada shells, topped with beans, meat, a variety of vegetables, and optional toppings like salsa, crema, and cheese, these tostadas are easy to customize to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings. We put all the ingredients on the table family-style and let everyone build their own.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: adaptable, batch cooking, easy, high fiber, leftovers, quick, versatile
Servings: 6
Calories: 250 kcal
Author: juiceofsevenlemons
Cost: $8
6 tostada shells 2 cups cooked beans black beans, pinto beans, or refried beans 1 lb cooked meat optional (ground beef, shredded chicken, or pork) Vegetables: 2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage 1 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup quick pickles onions, radishes, jalapenos, and/or fresnos Optional toppings: salsa optional Mexican crema or sour cream optional Queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese optional
Prepare the tostada shells according to the linked recipe.
Warm up the cooked beans in a saucepan over medium heat. If using meat, warm it up separately.
Assemble the tostadas: Spread a layer of beans over each tostada shell. Add the cooked meat on top, if using.
Top with shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomatoes, and pickled onions, radishes, jalapenos, or fresnos.
Drizzle with salsa or pico de gallo, Mexican crema or sour cream, and sprinkle with queso fresco or shredded Monterey Jack cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Build Your Own : Feel free to mix and match toppings based on personal preferences.
Packed Lunches : Leftovers make a great packed lunch, especially for kids!
Serving: 150 g | Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 50 mg | Sodium: 400 mg | Potassium: 300 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Vitamin A: 2000 IU | Vitamin C: 20 mg | Calcium: 50 mg | Iron: 1 mg