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Tostada with lettuce, beans, tomato and cheese
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5 from 1 vote

Taco Bell Tostada

Crispy, crunchy corn tortilla topped with refried beans, cheese, salsa, guacamole, and lettuce, this Taco Bell Tostada recipe is a true party of flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Aneesha Gupta

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 tostadas
  • 2½ cups refried beans homemade or 2 (14oz.) cans
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup pico de gallo homemade or store-bought
  • ¼ cup guacamole homemade or store-bought
  • ½-1 cup shredded lettuce

Optional Toppings

  • sour cream, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeno, hot sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare refried beans ahead of time using easy recipe for Instant Pot Refried beans. Alternatively, use 2 cans of refried beans, and warm them in a sauce pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Adjust seasoning based on your liking.
  • Prepare pico de gallo, guacamole and other ingredients and toppings including shredded cheese, sour cream etc.
  • Spoon and spread a layer of refried beans on the tostadas, leaving ½-inch around the edges.
  • Top with about a tablespoon of shredded cheese.
  • Add pico de gallo, guacamole, and other toppings of your choice of toppings.
  • Top with shredded lettuce and serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. Tostadas: For an authentic taste use yellow corn tostadas. Buy store-ready tostadas from your nearest supermarket or make your own by baking or deep frying yellow corn tortillas per the instructions above.
  2. Refried beans: If you can, make the refried beans at home. It is an easy recipe that has more flavor than canned refried beans.
  3. Toppings: Pick your favorite toppings and customize these tostadas to taste. Anything that goes in a taco is a good option for tostadas.
  4. Serve Immediately: Tostadas are best served immediately otherwise they get soggy. If planning a tostada bar, prepare all the ingredients, store them separately, and assemble them before serving.
  5. Make it Vegan: Use vegan cheese, or skip it altogether to make this recipe vegan. Check the label of store-bought ingredients to ensure they're vegan.
 
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1368mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg