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    Baked Pinto Beans and Cheddar Tostadas


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    RECIPE DU JOUR

    Recipe Introduction


    While tostadas traditionally are fried, this baked version has less fat
    and fewer calories but is no less delicious.

    List of Ingredients




    8 corn tortillas
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 cup salsa
    1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    1 cup shredded low-fat sharp Cheddar
    4 tablespoons light sour cream

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the tortillas in a single
    layer on a baking sheet and brush lightly on both sides with 1
    tablespoon of the oil. Bake until crisp, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes.

    2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet
    over medium-high. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring
    occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add
    the beans, corn and cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes,
    or until the mixture is heated through. Add the salsa and cook another 2
    minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of the
    cilantro.

    3. Working with 1 at a time, assemble the tostadas: Place 1 tortilla on
    a plate. Top with 1/4 of the bean mixture, then 1/4 cup of cheese. Place
    a second tortilla on top and garnish with 1 tablespoon of the sour
    cream. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top. Makes 4 servings.

    Serving suggestions
    Chopped iceberg salad: Toss the lettuce with green and red bell peppers
    diced small, chopped fresh tomatoes (or halved cherry tomatoes), green
    olives, red onion, celery and a vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar,
    mustard, dried tarragon, salt and pepper.
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    Sherry in Missouri

 

 

 


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