Meals Matter

Veggie Tostada Towers

Contributed By: nikki1549
www.3aday.org

Ingredients

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

1 1/2 teaspoon Olive oil

2 Medium zucchinis, chopped

2 Plum tomatoes, chopped

1 Medium red onion, chopped

1 Each green and red bell pepper, chopped

2 Jalapeno peppers, with seeds, mince

1 cup Frozen corn kernels, thawed

4 Scallions, green and white parts, minced

1/4 cup Chopped cilantro (plus 4 sprigs for garnish)

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 1/2 cups Grated Cabot 50% Light Jalapeño Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup Cabot No Fat Sour Cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place corn tortillas on baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, heat a large, nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Once hot, sauté zucchini, tomatoes, onion, peppers, corn and scallion for 4 minutes. Drain excess liquids through a mesh strainer. Return vegetables to pan. Stir in cilantro and salt. Onto each of 4 baked tortillas, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the cheese and 1/8 of vegetable mixture. Top each with another baked tortilla. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and vegetable mixture. Top with remaining baked tortillas. Serve each "tower" with 1 tablespoon sour cream, and if desired, fresh cilantro.

Timesaving tip: Chop veggies in advance and refrigerate up to 3 days.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 452
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Protein: 20 g
Calcium: 400 mg
Sodium: 690 mg