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Shareable Apps Recipe

Inspired by The Water Dog
Time45m
Serves8

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Ingredients

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App Base

Savory Spread (Chipotle-Lime Bean)

Sweet Spread (Honey-Citrus Ricotta)

Optional Drizzles

Method

Prepare Tortilla Bases

1

Crisp the Tortillas

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Place tortillas in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake 6–8 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges are golden and slightly crisp but still pliable. Remove and cool on a rack.

Make the Savory Spread

2

Drain and rinse black beans, then place in a food processor or bowl. Add Greek yogurt, chopped chipotle, lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Pulse or mash until mostly smooth but with some texture (about 20–30 seconds in a food processor). Taste and adjust salt, lime, or chipotle heat as desired.

Prepare Veggie Toppings

3

Halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, chop cilantro, shred romaine, and slice avocados. Toss tomatoes and red onion with a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon lime juice if you like a brighter flavor.

Assemble Savory Apps

4

Spread about 2–3 tablespoons of the chipotle-lime bean spread onto each tortilla base, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Layer shredded romaine, a few avocado slices, a spoonful of halved cherry tomatoes and red onion, sprinkle with crumbled cotija, and finish with a small handful of crushed tortilla chips for crunch. Garnish with chopped cilantro and an optional drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately so avocados stay fresh and chips remain crunchy.

Make the Sweet Spread

5

In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, honey, orange zest, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and slightly glossy. Taste and adjust honey or zest.

Prepare Fruit & Garnish

6

If strawberries are large, quarter them. Toss berries gently with chopped mint and toasted almond slices. Keep chilled until ready to use.

Assemble Sweet Apps

7

Spread about 2 tablespoons of the honey-citrus ricotta over each tortilla base. Top with a generous spoonful of mixed berries and almonds. Finish with a light drizzle of extra honey if desired. Serve immediately or within 30 minutes to keep tortillas crisp.

Serving and Timing

8

Arrange savory and sweet tortillas on a large platter to create a sharable spread. Makes about 8 appetizer-size tortillas. If cooking ahead, crisp tortillas and prepare spreads up to 2 days ahead; assemble just before serving to maintain texture.

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