Tostadas with Cilantro Lime Slaw
Crispy baked corn tortillas layered with warm vegetarian refried beans, creamy avocado, zesty cilantro lime slaw, and a smoky sautéed veggie medley. A quick, healthy, and customizable family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
2 Large Avocados
2 Tbsp Lime Juice
Sea Salt (To Taste)
Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)
1 1/2 Cups Shredded Green Cabbage
1/3 Cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Roughly Chopped)
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
Sea Salt (To Taste)
Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)
6 Corn Tortillas (Taco Size)
Sea Salt (To Taste)
1 Cup Frozen Corn
1/2 Small Zucchini, diced
1/2 Orange Bell Pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
1/4 Small Red Onion, finely diced
1/2 Tbsp Lime Juice
1/4 Tsp Paprika
1/4 Tsp Cumin
1/8 Tsp Chili Powder
1/8 Tsp Sea Salt
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
16 Oz Canned Vegetarian Refried Beans (Warmed)
1/2 Cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese (Optional)
Salsa (Optional)
Sour Cream or Alternative (Optional)
Hot Sauce (Optional)
Instructions
- Mashed Avocado: In a bowl, mash avocados with 2 Tbsp lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cilantro Lime Slaw: In a medium bowl, toss shredded cabbage and cilantro with 1 Tbsp lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Homemade Tostada Shells: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush tortillas with oil, sprinkle with salt. Bake for 8-10 mins, flipping halfway, until crisp.
- Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add corn, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Cook 5-7 mins until tender-crisp. Stir in 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Remove from heat.
- Warm Beans: Heat refried beans in a saucepan over low heat until warm.
- Assembly: On each crisp tortilla, layer warm beans, mashed avocado, slaw, and sautéed vegetables. Top with optional cheese, salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Notes
- For vegan version, omit Cotija cheese and use plant-based sour cream.
- Tostada shells can be baked ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Slaw and veggie mix can be prepared a day in advance for quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded tostada
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 251 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.9 g
- Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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