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Tostada
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Mexico's version of the chef salad, tostadas offer as much room for variety as for flavor. A good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and fiber, this light, meatless meal also provides over one-third your daily requirement of high-quality protein.
Ingredients:
1/2
small avocado (optional)

3
tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt (optional)

1
teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

4
(6-inch) flour tortillas

Nonstick cooking spray

1
small onion, chopped

1
tablespoon chili powder

2
teaspoons dried oregano leaves

1
can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

4
cups washed and shredded romaine lettuce

1
cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Salsa

3
tablespoons sliced ripe olives



 
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. If desired, combine avocado, yogurt and lemon juice in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Set aside.

2.
Place tortillas in single layer on center rack of oven. Bake 5 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning halfway through baking. Set aside.

3.
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 10 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Add chili powder and oregano; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in beans and 1/4 cup water. Mash beans with fork until smooth; if necessary, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Return to heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or until heated through.

4.
Place each tortilla on plate. Spread 1/3 cup bean mixture over each tortilla. Top with 1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup salsa and about 2 teaspoons olives. Garnish with avocado mixture in cherry tomato cup, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 509 mg
Protein 23 g
Fiber 11 g
Carbohydrate 55 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 9 g
Calories from Fat 20 %
Calories 380
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1-1/2
Vegetable 2
Starch 3
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: Mexican

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