Contributed By: Michella
Joy of Cooking Cookbook
This is an easy tostada recipe.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
4 Corn tortillas
3 cups Shredded romaine lettuce, washed and drained
1 1/2 cups Diced cooked chicken or turkey
1 cup Grated queso fresco or monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Cooked black beans
1 Small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup Guacamole
Vegetable oil for cooking
Preparation
Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Add 1 tortilla at a time and fry, until crisp, about 30 seconds each side.
Shake off excess oil and drain on paper towels.
Combine lettuce, chicken or turkey, cheese, beans and bell pepper in a bowl.
Toss with guacamole or other dressing if desired.
Place tortillas on plates and top with meat mixture. Serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
I top my tostadas with salsa and sour cream. I like to toss the vegetables in a lime vinaigrette.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 517
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Total Fat: 22 g
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Saturated Fat: 7 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
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Carbohydrates: 46 g
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Protein: 36 g
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Vitamin A: 794 IU
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Vitamin C: 37 mg
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Calcium: 335 mg
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Sodium: 302 mg
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Iron: 4 mg
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Fiber: 12 g