Vegetarian Bean & Corn Tostada
The beans in this tostada recipe are powerhouses of low GI, high-fiber energy. They are loaded with B group vitamins, which aid in energy metabolism.
The beans in this recipe are powerhouses of low GI, high-fiber energy. They are loaded with B group vitamins, which aid in energy metabolism.
The addition of avocado means this meal is loaded with potassium and healthy fats, hitting some very important energy-producing and metabolism-boosting checkpoints.
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup canned kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium avocado mashed
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese reduced-fat, grated
- 2 tomatoes roughly diced
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Add oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Add beans, corn, tomato and paprika and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through, remove from the heat. Preheat broiler to medium heat.
- Spread the mashed avocado over each tortilla, top with bean mix and sprinkle cheese over the top. Place under the broiler until the cheese has melted.
- Top with green onion and parsley to serve.
- Note: Tortilla can be folded and cooked in a sandwich press, if preferred.
Recipe Notes
308 calories per serving
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