The Tostada Connection

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (The Tostada Connection). Love Mexican food? Give your taste buds a treat and have a slice of tostada pizza with a crispy, healthier cauliflower crust. Trust me on this one, it works! Garnish with sour cream, salsa, pickled jalapenos, and additional Cheddar cheese.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 pizza

The Tostada Connection

Ingredients

4 ounces lean ground beef

½ cup tomato sauce

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 frozen margherita pizza on cauliflower crust

¾ cup canned refried beans

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet until browned and crumbly 4 to 5 minutes. Drain grease from skillet stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning and cook for about 2 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

Place frozen pizza on a pizza or round baking pan. Spread refried beans evenly over the crust followed by a layer of the ground beef mixture. Sprinkle the pizza with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is crispy edges are golden brown and cheese is melted 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutritional Information

The Tostada Connection

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 337

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.4g 35%

Carbohydrates: 29.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 16.7g 26%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 55.6mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 248.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 12.9mcg 3%

Calcium: 124.4mg 12%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 28.5mg 10%

Potassium: 301.9mg 9%

Sodium: 804mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 150.2

*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.