Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

flour tortillas

1.5 tsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

olive oil

1.5 tsp

red wine vinegar

0.25 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

pepper

1 cup

shredded lettuce

finely shredded

0.25 cup

ripe tomatoes

diced

2 tsp

jalapenos

minced and seeded

0.25 cup

vegetarian refried beans

canned

6 tbsp

ripe avocados

mashed ripe

0.25 cup

cheese

shredded

6 unit

jumbo olives

pitted, thinly sliced

4 slice

sweet onions

separated into rings

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2
~2 min

Brush tortillas lightly on both sides with 1 1/2 tsp of olive oil.

Step 3
~2 min

Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake until crisp and golden, about 6 - 8 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp water.

Step 5
~2 min

Whisk or beat with a fork until well blended to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6
~2 min

In a medium bowl, toss the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and minced jalapeno pepper.

Step 7
~2 min

Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.

Step 8
~2 min

Spread 1 tbsp of canned vegetarian refried beans over each baked tortilla.

Step 9
~2 min

Spread 2 tbsps of the mashed ripe avocados over the beans on each tostada.

Step 10
~2 min

Top each tostada with the salad.

Step 11
~2 min

Garnish with the cheese, olive slices, and sweet onion rings.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice to the avocado for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your spice preference.

Warm the refried beans slightly before spreading on the tortillas.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Salad can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Refried beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Tostadas are a popular street food and home-cooked meal in Mexico.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Casual meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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