Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Tostadas

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Toppings can be changed according to your personal tastes. My family likes to first spoon a dollop of beans onto the tortilla and spread it out, then top with shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, green onions, black olives, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, taco sauce, and chunky salsa. These are also great with fajita seasoned steak or chicken. My family usually eats 2 per person, but we sometimes eat 3. Have extra tortillas on hand in case someone is extra hungry.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 tostadas

Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Tostadas

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

or as needed

8 (6 inch) soft flour tortillas

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

2 cups shredded lettuce

1 cup chopped avocado

1 cup sour cream

6 green onions

chopped

or to taste

½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes

½ cup sliced black olives

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Directions

Step 1

Heat refried beans in a pot over low heat stirring occasionally to prevent sticking 3 to 5 minutes. Place in a serving bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry 1 tortilla until crispy and slightly browned 10 to 30 seconds per side; be careful not to burn. Place on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas adding more oil as needed and stacking with paper towels in between to soak excess oil.

Step 3

Put cheese lettuce avocado sour cream green onions tomatoes and olives in separate small bowls with spoons for serving. Let everyone prepare their own tostada to taste.

Nutritional Information

Easy Weeknight Vegetarian Tostadas

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 454.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 31%

Carbohydrates: 37.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 8.8g 35%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 27.7g 43%

Saturated Fat: 11.9g 60%

Cholesterol: 37.7mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 503.3IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 72.3mcg 18%

Calcium: 130.6mg 13%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 23.1mg 8%

Potassium: 302.3mg 9%

Sodium: 943.3mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 249.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.