EASY TOSTADAS

Tostadas are an easy to prepare, attractive and delicious dish. This variation on tacos doesn't require meat, but provides whole protein via the bean and corn combination.

To be extra healthy, you can make your own refried beans, without added oil or butter. Simply cook beans until soft, then puree in a food processor with a little water. Add salt and garlic, and voila: homemade refried beans!

Recipe

Corn tortillas - 12

Canola oil – ¼ C

Refried Beans – 1 C

Sour Cream – ½ C

Non-fat greek yogurt – ½ C

Taco seasoning – 2 T

Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 C

Roma tomatoes, chopped – ¾ C

Green onions – 4, chopped

Lettuce, finely shredded – 1 ½ C

Cilantro, chopped – ½ C

Black Olives, sliced – ½ C

Heat oven to 300 degrees.  Semi-dry out tortillas by cooking for approximately 10-15 minutes.  Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Fry tortillas until just browning and crisp.

Mix sour cream, yogurt and taco seasoning.

Layer tostados, beginning with crisp tortilla, followed by beans, sour cream mixture, cheese, lettuce, green onion and tomatoes. Feel free to garnish with cilantro and olives if desired.

Super easy, and very wholesome.  J Eat in Good Health!