Crispy Cheesy Tostadas

Name: Crispy Cheesy Tostadas
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp avocado oil; 6 pieces corn tortillas; 0 kosher salt; 1 Tbsp butter; 0.25 of a whole yellow onion; 1 piece garlic clove; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.25 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 15 oz can pinto beans; 0.25 cup mild green salsa; 2 Tbsp water; 16 oz jar mild green salsa; 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 0 thinly sliced iceberg lettuce; 0 finely chopped yellow onion; 0 finely chopped cilantro; 0 lime wedges

Crispy cheesy tostadas with beans, cheese, and fresh toppings.

By @maxiskitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

2 Tbsp avocado oil
6 pieces corn tortillas
0 kosher salt
1 Tbsp butter
0.25 of a whole yellow onion
1 piece garlic clove
0.5 tsp chili powder
0.25 tsp ground cumin
0.25 tsp kosher salt
15 oz can pinto beans
0.25 cup mild green salsa
2 Tbsp water
16 oz jar mild green salsa
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
0 thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
0 finely chopped yellow onion
0 finely chopped cilantro
0 lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F on convection (or 425F regular bake).
Drizzle the avocado oil on a large baking sheet. Rub both sides of each tortilla in the oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake the tortillas for 6 minutes on the first side, flip, and bake for 3-5 more minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Leave the oven on and set aside to cool.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter then add the onion. Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the pinto beans, green salsa, and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 7-10 minutes, stirring often and mashing the beans with your spatula, until thickened and the liquid reduces. Remove from the heat.
Pour the remaining green salsa on a quarter sheet pan and top with the shredded Mexican blend cheese sprinkled in an even layer.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling, then broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to get it extra golden brown.
Spread a layer of warm beans over each tostada. Top with shredded lettuce, onion, and cilantro.
Use a spatula to separate a section of melted cheese about the same size as the tostada (roughly 1/6 of the pan), then lift and slide it on top. Serve immediately with lime wedges and enjoy!