Spicy Bean Tostadas

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Spicy Bean Tostadas feature crispy tortillas topped with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and herbs, offering a flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying vegan-friendly meal perfect for casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 6 (6-inch) tortillas
  • 1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
  • 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
  • 3 cups shredded fresh spinach
  • 3 cups chopped tomato
  • 6 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 6 minutes on each side until crisp.
  3. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

568 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.6g 47% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 61.3g 22% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 8.2g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10237.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1315.3mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 13mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 217.8mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 51.4mg 57% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 478.8mg 37% DV
Iron 10.1mg 56% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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