Tostadas Recipe
Crispy tortillas topped with a variety of fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Tortillas
- 1
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 2
Fry the Tortillas
Add the corn tortillas to the hot oil, one at a time, frying them for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assembling the Tostadas
- 3
Spread Refried Beans
On each crispy tortilla, spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans evenly.
- 4
Add Lettuce and Tomatoes
Top the beans with shredded lettuce and a generous amount of diced tomatoes.
- 5
Include Avocado and Cheese
Add slices of avocado on top and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- 6
Finish with Sour Cream and Cilantro
Dollop sour cream on each tostada and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- 7
Serve with Lime and Hot Sauce
Serve the tostadas with lime wedges on the side and hot sauce for drizzling over the top.
