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.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
- 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!
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg