Chickpea Tostadas

Crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, these Chickpea Tostadas are a vibrant plant-based twist on a classic Mexican dish. Made with oven-baked corn tortillas as the base, they're piled high with smoky, spiced chickpeas, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, and a zesty lime crema drizzle. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and delivers bold flavors in every bite. With simple pantry spices like cumin and smoked paprika, paired with the brightness of lime and cilantro, these vegetarian tostadas are a deliciously wholesome option that can easily be customized with a touch of hot sauce for extra kick. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces Corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (diced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 piece Avocado (sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly brush each tortilla with olive oil on both sides and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the chickpeas with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chickpeas are evenly coated with the spices.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the seasoned chickpeas to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly crispy. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and optional hot sauce. Whisk until smooth to create the lime crema.

Step 6

Assemble the tostadas by spreading a small amount of lime crema on each tortilla. Top with spiced chickpeas, diced tomatoes, red onion, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Drizzle extra lime crema over the assembled tostadas and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1561.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2266.4

Total Fat 96.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 57.5mg	0%
Sodium 2362.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 63.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 702.8mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 3558.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 52.6%