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Carroll, Lauren /CRS
Carroll, Lauren /CRS

Tostadas — Guatemala

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

Though often eaten as an appetizer in Guatemala, tostadas are also great served as a snack or a fast meal on a busy night. Toppings are spread across three tortillas, leaving room to play with any additions you may want. 

Ingredients

Guacamole: 

  • 3-5 large avocados, halved and pitted 
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced 
  • Juice of 2 limes 
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

 
Tostadas: 

  • 12 corn tortillas 
  • Oil for frying (canola or olive) 
  • Prepared guacamole (see above) 
  • 1 jar red salsa 
  • 1 can refried beans 
  • 10 ounces of queso seco (crumbling cheese), or any cheese, grated 
  • Chopped cilantro

 

Preparation

Into a large bowl, scoop the avocado from its shell. Mash it with a fork to desired consistency. Stir in onion, lime juice and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste. 

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, pour a half inch of oil. When the oil is hot, add the tortillas in a single layer and fry until crispy. Transfer to a plate with a paper towel to drain excess oil. Once the tortillas have cooled, spread three tortillas with guacamole, three with refried beans and three with salsa. Garnish with cheese and cilantro. 

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