Triathlon Tostadas (not fried tostadas)
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 round corn tortillas (6")1/2 Tbsp olive oil1/3 cup dry quinoa2/3 cup water1/4 teaspoon sea salt15 oz can black beans (1 3/4 cup cooked beans) drained & rinsed3 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp onion granules1/2 tsp sea salt2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1/2 cup grated or chopped carrots1/2 cup graded or finely chopped cabbage3 green onions (scalions), trimmed/chopped2 avocados, peeled and chopped (1/4 avocado per tostada)
Quinoa and water - boil covered on medium heat. After it boils, reduce to simmer until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 min. After done stir in the 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375. Brush or spray tortillas lightly with olive oil on both sides. Bake for 3-5 min, then flip and bake for 3-5 min more. Watch closely that you don't burn them! Goal- crisp and brown.
Combine black beans, 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, cumin, onion granules, salt, garlic, and cayenne in blender or food processor. Then heat in a small pan until warm. Transfer to bowl for table.
In small bowl toss carrots cabbage and scallion with lime juice. Set aside.
Finally assemble tostada at the table! Spread tostada with black bean mixture, top with quinoa, and veggies. Garnish with avocado chunks.
Serving Size: Makes 6 tostadas
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETHANYFONTENOT.
Preheat oven to 375. Brush or spray tortillas lightly with olive oil on both sides. Bake for 3-5 min, then flip and bake for 3-5 min more. Watch closely that you don't burn them! Goal- crisp and brown.
Combine black beans, 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, cumin, onion granules, salt, garlic, and cayenne in blender or food processor. Then heat in a small pan until warm. Transfer to bowl for table.
In small bowl toss carrots cabbage and scallion with lime juice. Set aside.
Finally assemble tostada at the table! Spread tostada with black bean mixture, top with quinoa, and veggies. Garnish with avocado chunks.
Serving Size: Makes 6 tostadas
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETHANYFONTENOT.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 308.1
- Total Fat: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
- Protein: 9.0 g
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