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Tostadas Delgadas

Tostadas Delgadas
Makes: 8 servings
Cook Time: 17 minutes

Crisp tortillas, refried beans, and layers of fresh veggies make this a tasty and healthy vegetarian option.

Ingredients

  • 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 2 cups refried beans (fat-free)
  • 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cup cheese (shredded)
  • green onions (chopped, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Turn on oven to 350 °F.
  3. Place tortillas on a cookie sheet and put in oven for 10 minutes or until crispy.
  4. Wash lettuce and tomatoes. Shred lettuce and dice tomatoes
  5. Spread two large tablespoons of refried beans on each tortilla.
  6. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Add green onions if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

The Texas A&M University System
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 tostada (160g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 246
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Sodium 628 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 190 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 328 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 246
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 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 14 mg
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 190 mg
Potassium 328 mg
Sodium 628 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 228 mg
Selenium 17 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 75 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 15 mcg
Folate 108 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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

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