Mexican Tostadas
A tostada is a flat, crisp corn tortilla with toppings. Here, spicy tomato sauce and pinto beans replace the traditional refried beans.
Adapted from Swap & Drop Diet, Best Health (Reader’s Digest Canada)
| Servings |
| 8Tostadas |
| Servings |
| 8Tostadas |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- 2 large red or green peppers seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 large yellow onions chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 19 oz can low-salt diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 19 oz can pinto beans
- 8 soft corn tortillas 6-inch
- Toppings
- 2 large tomatoes cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) dice
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 4 pickled jalapeño peppers coarsely chopped
- 1 cup light cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 radishes sliced
- Bottled chunky tomato salsa
Servings: Tostadas
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Ingredients
Servings: Tostadas
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Instructions
- Cook chicken by simmering in an uncovered pan of water for about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a rack to cool. Shred the meat and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt; cook 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat beans over medium heat in their liquid; drain and rinse.
- In a heavy frying pan (cast iron), heat the remaining oil and toast tortillas, one at a time, over high heat, until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Keep warm.
- To assemble, divide chicken, tomato sauce, beans, diced tomato, and lettuce among all 8 tostadas. Sprinkle with jalapeños. Top with 1 tbsp (15 mL) each of the cheddar cheese and sour cream, plus a radish slice and some salsa, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Per tostada: 329 calories, 32 g protein, 8 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 67 mg cholesterol, 34 g carbohydrates, 8 g fibre.
