Crisp tortillas, smooth beans, hot flavors and cool tomatoes make this tostado recipe a great, quick meal. Tostada means toasted in English and is a flat tortilla that is toasted or deep fried. They're like little Mexican pizzas. They're usually served as an appetizer. The addition of chicken here makes this into a quick meal.
Helpful Hints:
_ Diced fresh onions and tomatoes can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.
_ Tortillas can be made in a toaster oven instead of a broiler.
_ Shredded lettuce can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.
Countdown:
_ Saute chicken.
_ Preheat broiler.
_ Prepare ingredients.
_ Make tomato salad.
_ Make tostados.
Shopping List:
To buy:10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about \-inch thick), 1 small carton reduced-fat sour cream, 1 package 6-inch corn tortillas, 1 bottle ground cumin, 1 can fat-free, refried beans(ASTERISK), 1 bag shredded lettuce, 1 container fresh diced onion, 1 container fresh diced tomatoes, 1 bunch cilantro.
Staples: olive oil, olive oil spray, salt, black peppercorns.
(ASTERISK) Look for no-fat, refried beans containing per { cup: 100 calories, 0 g fat, 580 mg sodium such as Old El Paso Fat-Free Refried Beans.
