Spicy Bean Tostadas Recipe

Name: Spicy Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas; 1/3 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber; 3 cups shredded fresh spinach; 3 cups chopped tomato; 6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions

Servings: persons

6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/3 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
3 cups shredded fresh spinach
3 cups chopped tomato
6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions

1
Arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 6 minutes on each side until crisp. Let cool on a wire rack.
2
Place cottage cheese and next 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; set aside.
3
Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add the onion mixture, parsley, and sesame seeds to bean mixture; stir well.
4
Spread about 1/4 cup bean mixture evenly over each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/2 cup tomato, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1/2 teaspoon green onions.

799

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, 1/3 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Bean Tostadas falls under the General 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.

Spicy Bean Tostadas

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