Tostadas are given a fresh makeover in this crispy grilled version of the fried Mexican favourite, topped with our recipe for “cheater” refried beans. This recipe yields four servings for a light dinner, but you can easily double the ingredients to satisfy larger appetites. Serve with extra sour cream, if desired.
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Total time 15 minutes
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Tostadas::
Mango Avocado Salad::
Method
Tostadas: In bowl using potato masher, roughly mash beans. Stir in sour cream and chili powder.
Spread one-quarter of the bean mixture onto each tortilla, leaving 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack. Place on greased grill over medium-low heat; close lid and grill until cheese is melted and tortillas are crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.
Mango Avocado Salad: While tostadas are grilling, in large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add mango, avocado, watercress and red onion; toss to coat. Serve over tostadas.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 13 g
- Sodium 742 mg
- Sugars 11 g
- Protein 18 g
- Calories 523
- Total fat 30 g
- Potassium 841 mg
- Cholesterol 29 mg
- Saturated fat 9 g
- Total carbohydrate 50 g
%RDI
- Iron 24
- Folate 67
- Calcium 28
- Vitamin A 24
- Vitamin C 60
