TOSTADAS WITH BEANS, CABBAGE AND AVOCADO
Beans are traditionally fried in lard, but I use a small amount of grapeseed or sunflower oil instead, and rely on the broth from the beans for flavor. This is a great buffet dish for a Mexican dinner party. I prefer to toast the tortillas using the microwave method, but you can also deep-fry them.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain off about 1/2 cup of liquid from the beans, retaining it in a separate bowl to use later for moistening the beans, should they dry out. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan and add ground cumin and chili. Cook, stirring over medium heat, for about a minute, until the spices begin to sizzle and cook. Add beans and cook at a brisk simmer, stirring and mashing with the back of your spoon, a potato masher or a wooden pestle, until they thicken and begin to get crusty on the bottom. Stir up the crust each time it forms, and mix it into the beans. Cook until beans are thick but not dry, 10 to 15 minutes. They will continue to thicken and dry out when you remove them from the heat. Add liquid you saved from the beans if they seem too dry, but save some of the liquid for moistening the beans if you are serving them later. Taste and adjust salt (they probably won't need any as the broth reduces when you refry them).
- Cut tortillas in half. To toast in the microwave, place as many as will fit in a single layer in the microwave and microwave for 1 minute. The tortillas will be moist on the bottom. Flip them over and microwave for another minute. Flip again and zap for 30 seconds to a minute if they are still moist. Continue to zap in 30-second intervals until crisp. Alternatively, deep-fry tortillas in sunflower oil or grapeseed oil until crisp and drain on paper towels.
- Spread a layer of refried beans (about 2 tablespoons) over each tortilla half. Top with cabbage. Spoon salsa over the cabbage and top with sliced or diced avocado, a sprinkling of chopped toasted almonds and a sprinkling of queso fresco.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 487 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Lorena Olivos
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I loved these tostadas. They were so flavorful and delicious.
Nkamgoh Miranda
[email protected]These tostadas are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.
AL-IMAM ABDULHAFEES ADEREMI ABDULLATEEF
[email protected]I love how healthy these tostadas are. They're packed with beans, cabbage, and avocado.
Santiago Sandoval
[email protected]These tostadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Karro Samuel
[email protected]I made these tostadas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Oyedele Damilola
[email protected]These tostadas are so versatile. You can top them with whatever you like. I love adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
Toufik Ahammed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I loved the avocado crema on these tostadas. It was the perfect topping.
Santosh Karki
[email protected]These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover beans and cabbage. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bhattii Ahmad
[email protected]I love these tostadas! They're the perfect combination of healthy and delicious.
Nadjeshavi Morris
[email protected]These tostadas are so easy to make and they're absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Ripa Ripa
[email protected]I made these tostadas for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Chaudhary Dani
[email protected]These tostadas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ryan Greensted
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in these tostadas. The creamy avocado, the crunchy cabbage, and the savory beans are all perfect together.
Royal Queen
[email protected]These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover beans and cabbage.
Ali Amir10
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beans, but these tostadas were delicious. The beans were cooked perfectly and the other ingredients really complemented them.
Mubbashir Khattak
[email protected]These tostadas are so versatile. You can top them with whatever you like. I love adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
Mc Malexx
[email protected]I made these tostadas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
ahmad XMAX plus
[email protected]The avocado crema is the perfect topping for these tostadas. It's creamy, tangy, and flavorful.
Yusuf Mohamed
[email protected]I love how easy these tostadas are to make! I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
Chloe Stott
[email protected]These tostadas were a hit at our Cinco de Mayo party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.