Spicy Bean Tostadas

Side Dishes, Snacks

January 7, 2023

PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 10 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 servings

4 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas

Olive oil nonstick cooking spray

11⁄2 cups fat-free spicy refried beans, warmed

11⁄2 cups shredded leaf lettuce

3⁄4 cup fresh deli salsa, drained

1⁄2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (2 ounces)

1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Place tortillas on an ungreased extra-large baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp, turning once. Cool tortillas on a wire rack.

2 Spread tortillas with warm refried beans. Top with lettuce, salsa, and cheese.

PER SERVING: 255 cal., 6 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 5 mg chol., 1,252 mg sodium, 32 g carb., 15 g fiber, 17 g pro.

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