Vegetarian Classic Mexican Tostada

Experience a vibrant and satisfying twist on a Mexican favorite with this Vegetarian Classic Mexican Tostada recipe! Built on a crispy, golden-fried corn tortilla, each tostada is generously layered with velvety refried beans and topped with refreshing shredded iceberg lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and tangy red onion. A sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco adds a rich, salty bite, while a drizzle of sour cream and a garnish of fresh cilantro elevate the flavor profile. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make vegetarian dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish, and prepare to delight in the perfect balance of textures and bold, authentic Mexican flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 Corn tortillas
• 2 cups Refried beans
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 cups Iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
• 2 Avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, fry each corn tortilla one at a time until crispy and golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain excess oil by placing the fried tortillas on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and spreadable.

Step 4

Spread a thick layer of warm refried beans onto each fried tortilla.

Step 5

Top each tostada with a handful of shredded lettuce, a few tablespoons of diced tomatoes, and several slices of avocado.

Step 6

Add some thinly sliced red onion rings to each tostada for additional flavor.

Step 7

Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese over the toppings.

Step 8

Drizzle a spoonful of sour cream over each tostada and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2406.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4617.8

Total Fat 347.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.2g
Cholesterol 217.5mg	0%
Sodium 4737.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 319.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 105.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2276.0mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 4995.5mg	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: 64.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 26.5%