Greek Tostadas Recipe

Name: Greek Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans; 1/2 lb cooked ground lamb (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 whole wheat pita bread, warmed or 4 arabic bread; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly or 3 tablespoons red onions, diced small; 1/2 cup mizithra cheese, grated (feta cheese or white cheddar cheese can be subbed); 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or 1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; Toppings; salsa verde; sour cream (plain) or Greek yogurt (plain yogurt); minced fresh chili pepper (serrano, habanero, jalapeno, etc.)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
1/2 lb cooked ground lamb (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 whole wheat pita bread, warmed or 4 arabic bread
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 medium tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly or 3 tablespoons red onions, diced small
1/2 cup mizithra cheese, grated (feta cheese or white cheddar cheese can be subbed)
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or 1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Toppings
salsa verde
sour cream (plain) or Greek yogurt (plain yogurt)
minced fresh chili pepper (serrano, habanero, jalapeno, etc.)

1
Preheat oven to BROIL.
2
In a bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, allspice and cinnamon with the refried beans.
3
Divide and spread the bean mixture on pita bread. Add the cooked lamb, if using.
4
Top with the bell pepper, diced tomato, green onion and cheese (use a combination of mizithra and cheddar if you want).
5
Broil for approximately 2-3 minutes, watching oven *carefully*.
6
Remove from oven and top with the lettuce and cilantro. Garnish with the salsa verde, sour cream and minced chili pepper, too!
7
Note: Yield is for tostadas without the optional meat. Half pound indicated in recipe is pre-cooked.

289

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans, 1/2 lb cooked ground lamb (optional), 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano, and more.

Yes, Greek Tostadas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Tostadas

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