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Cooking at Home - Tostadas Delgadas
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Makes: 8 servings
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Crisp tortillas, refried beans, and layers of fresh veggies make this a tasty and healthy vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 cups refried beans (fat-free)
- 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup cheese (shredded)
- green onions (chopped, optional)
Directions
- Turn on oven to 350 °F.
- Place tortillas on a cookie sheet and put in oven for 10 minutes or until crispy.
- Wash lettuce and tomatoes. Shred lettuce and dice tomatoes
- Spread two large tablespoons of refried beans on each tortilla.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Add green onions if desired.
- Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers.
Source: The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 tostada (160g)
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 246 |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 628 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 190 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 328 mg |