Vegan Tostadas
Vegan tostadas are simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and the perfect lunch or dinner option when you're in the mood for Mexican food. You can easily customize the toppings to your liking or the ingredients you have on hand.
Servings: 8 Tostadas
Ingredients
Tostadas
- 8 tostada shells see notes to make your own
- 1 batch tofu crumble or meatless crumble of choice
Refried Beans
- 1 14-ounce can refried beans
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder mix
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2-4 Tablespoons unflavored and unsweetened plant milk optional to thin the beans
Topping Ideas
- dairy-free cheese shreds
- shredded romaine lettuce
- diced tomatoes
- freshly chopped cilantro
- dairy-free sour cream
- diced avocado
- BBQ ranch dressing
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- fresh salsa
Instructions
- Start by making the vegan meat crumble. Use my tofu ground beef recipe or your favorite packaged crumble.While that cooks, gather and prepare your veggie toppings.
- Now, mix the refried beans and seasonings in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low until the beans are hot. If they are too thick, add almond milk to thin them out.
- Warm the tostada shells in the oven at 350ºF for about a minute. Watch them closely since they can brown fast.
- To assemble the tostadas, layer them with beans, tofu crumble, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
If you have soft corn tortillas, you can make tostada shells using one of these methods:
- Baking corn tortillas - Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 min, or until crispy. Flip the tortillas halfway through baking.
The cooking time for the tortillas may vary. If you notice some browning faster than others, remove them from the oven and allow the others to finish cooking. - Pan frying corn tortillas - Heat about an inch of oil over medium-high. Once the oil is hot (about 350ºF) lower the heat. Carefully place a corn tortilla in the hot oil using tongs. Fry for 3-4 minutes, flipping the tortilla halfway through. Once crispy, use your tongs to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 tostada | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
