Vegetarian Tostadas with Avocado, Cheddar, and Pickled Red Onions
Vegetarian Tostadas with Avocado, Cheddar, and Pickled Red Onions are a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will brighten any meal. Crispy corn tostada shells are topped with creamy avocado, sharp cheddar cheese, and tangy pickled red onions, creating a deliciously satisfying dish perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, these tostadas make for an impressive yet simple culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tostada shells
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium red onion
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a bowl; cover with vinegar and let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
- Scoop out the avocados into a bowl and mash lightly with lime juice and salt until creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place tostada shells on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread mashed avocado on each tostada shell, followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
- Top with pickled onions and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg