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Tostadas

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Makes: 6 Servings

A toasty tortilla with beans and melted cheese, topped with cool fresh veggies!

Ingredients

  • 6 flour tortillas
  • chili powder (2 teaspoons, optional)
  • 2 cups refried beans (fat-free, low-sodium)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 tomato ( large, chopped)
  • salsa (to taste)
  • light sour cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. On a baking sheet, arrange tortillas in a single layer. Spray both sides with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 4 minutes or until crisp.
  4. If desired mix chili powder into refried beans.
  5. Spoon 1/3 cup of refried beans on each tostada. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  7. Top each one with lettuce and tomato.
  8. Serve with salsa and sour cream (optional).

Notes

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Source:

University of Nebraska
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Tostados
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 254
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 478 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 209 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 367 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 254
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 209 mg
Potassium 367 mg
Sodium 478 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 43 mg
Phosphorus 234 mg
Selenium 17 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 88 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 79 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 26 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups

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