Towering Tostadas Recipe

Name: Towering Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 (5-inch) corn tortillas; Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup (1.3 ounces) preshredded 2% reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese; 1 orange or green bell pepper, seeded and thinly cut into 12 rings; 1/2 avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slices; 1/2 cup pico de gallo (such as Goya); 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream; 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

4 (5-inch) corn tortillas
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup (1.3 ounces) preshredded 2% reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
1 orange or green bell pepper, seeded and thinly cut into 12 rings
1/2 avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slices
1/2 cup pico de gallo (such as Goya)
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons roasted pepitas
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Place a baking sheet inside oven, and preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Lightly coat corn tortillas on both sides with cooking spray; place on preheated pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and golden. Cool tortillas on a wire rack.
3
Heat beans in a small saucepan over low heat 5 minutes, stirring often. Combine lettuce, onions, and cilantro in a bowl; toss.
4
Divide beans evenly among tortillas. Top each tostada with 1/2 cup lettuce mixture, 4 teaspoons cheese, 3 bell pepper rings, 2 avocado slices, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepitas. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (5-inch) corn tortillas, Olive oil-flavored cooking spray, 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans, 2 cups shredded lettuce, and more.

Yes, Towering 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.

Towering Tostadas

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