Easy Tostada Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Serves 4 to 6

We love this easy tostada recipe! It's a great flexible weeknight dinner—set out the crunchy tostadas with toppings and let everyone assemble their own. Find more topping suggestions in the blog post above.

Ingredients

8 to 10 tostada shells
3 cups homemade refried beans, or 2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans, warmed
2 avocados, pitted and thinly sliced
3 cups mixed shredded iceberg lettuce and red cabbage
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Sea salt
Lime wedges, for serving

Other Topping Options

Chopped fresh tomatoes, Pico de Gallo, or salsa
Mexican crema or Cilantro Lime Crema
Pickled Jalapeños or Pickled Serrano Peppers
Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Spread each tostada shell with a layer of refried beans, about ¼ to ⅓ cup.
Top with the avocado, lettuce and cabbage, and Cotija cheese. Add other toppings as desired. Season to taste with salt and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

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