Tostados
To begin meal planning, make a list of your family's favorite meals. Plan the main dish first, and add the sides. Remember to include healthy snacks!
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas or tostados
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
- 1 ½ cups cheese, shredded
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, gently washed under cold running water (unless labeled as pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat", then use as is)
- 1 tomato, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
- Salsa (optional)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 ⁰F.
- On a baking sheet, arrange tortillas or tostados in a single layer. If using tortillas, spray both sides with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 4 minutes or until crisp.
- Mix refried beans and chili powder, if using.
- Spoon ⅓ cup of refried beans on each tostada. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top each tostada with lettuce and tomato. Serve with salsa if desired.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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