Tostada con Queso Fresco

Name: Tostada con Queso Fresco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups canned refried black beans; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded; 2 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup salsa verde

Crispy fried corn tortillas layered with warm refried beans, fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and vibrant salsa verde.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

MexicanLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups canned refried black beans
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup salsa verde

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Fry 8 corn tortillas one at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
3

Spread 2 cups canned refried black beans evenly over each fried tostada shell.
4

Top with 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce, 2 sliced avocado, and 1 cup crumbled queso fresco.
5

Spoon 1/2 cup salsa verde over the tostadas and serve immediately.

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Questions

How do I know when Tostada con Queso Fresco is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until crisp and golden brown.

Is there a substitute for queso fresco in Tostada con Queso Fresco?

The entry for Tostada con Queso Fresco calls for 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

Can I make Tostada con Queso Fresco dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup queso fresco, crumbled) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free lunch collection instead.

Is Tostada con Queso Fresco vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan lunch collection.

How many calories are in Tostada con Queso Fresco?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 12 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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