Summer Veggie Tostadas

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Summer Veggie Tostadas

An image of zuchini, onion, garlic, and tomato. summer veggie tostadaSummer Veggie Tostadas are great for summertime get-togethers – fun to assemble and delicious to eat! You’ll love the healthy combination of black beans, yummy spices, and sauteed summer veggies – all atop baked corn tortillas. Bonus: they’re baked, so you get the crisp without the added fat.

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

 
 
Ingredients
  • A plate of sliced avocado on a white plate and a cilantro garnish, atop a green woven tablecloth.8 chickpea tortillas
  • 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup corn – canned, frozen (thawed), or fresh
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about one cup)
  • 1 small zucchini, diced (about one cup)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 15-oz cans low sodium black beans, drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • Avocado, sliced or mashed (optional garnish)
  • Feta cheese (optional garnish)
  • Cilantro (optional garnish)
 
An image of zuchini, onion, garlic, and tomato. summer veggie tostadaDirections 
  1. To prepare your summer veggie tostadas, preheat oven to 425° F. Place tortillas on a cookie sheet in a single layer – do not overlap. Brush both sides of each tortilla with 1 teaspoon of oil, using a pastry brush. Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining oil & spices. Cook for 30 seconds or until the spices are fragrant. Add corn, red bell pepper, and zucchini.
  3. While the veggies are cooking, place the beans & salsa in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture simmers and the beans are completely heated. Next, turn the heat off and mash the beans until they are almost the consistency of refried beans.
  4. Once veggies are tender (about 10 minutes), add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Remove from heat. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  5. To complete your summer veggie tostadas, spread a layer of beans on each tortilla, then top with the veggie mixture & desired garnishes.
  6. Enjoy! 

Get nutritional information about summer vegetables from the Department of Agriculture, here. 

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This article was originally posted on July 14, 2021 and was updated on May 31, 2024.

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