Zucchini and Corn Tostadas

Name: Zucchini and Corn Tostadas
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 zucchinis, thinly sliced; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 ears of fresh corn; 4 corn tortillas, fried or baked; 1 can refried beans, heated; Chopped lettuce; 1/2 cup shredded cheese; 1/2 cup salsa

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Prep 20 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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Tostadas are a delicious and super-easy dish that you can make at home. The contrasting texture of these tostadas with the zucchini and corn is perfect: crunchy tortillas, creamy refried beans, and the smoky touch of grilled vegetables combine to make a treat for your palate. And though it might look like a light dish, I think a couple of these tostadas are perfect for lunch or a weekend dinner, when your grill is on and you want to take advantage of seasonal vegetables. Believe it or not, tostadas are considered a fast-food dish, and they can actually be made with any ingredient on hand: vegetables, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, or just beans with avocado, cheese, and sour cream. I like to put my corn tortillas in a hot oven until they're crunchy, but they can also be fried and topped with a variety of ingredients and stews according to your taste. The important thing to remember is that they're delicious and fun to eat. No silverware needed! Just use your hands and have lots of napkins available.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 zucchinis, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ears of fresh corn
4 corn tortillas, fried or baked
1 can refried beans, heated
Chopped lettuce
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup salsa

Directions

1

Sprinkle the zucchini and onion with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
2

Cook the corn on the grill, turning often to brown it slightly, but without burning it. Shuck the corn and combine with the zucchini.
3

To assemble: spread a generous layer of heated refried beans on the fried tortillas. Add a layer of chopped lettuce and the zucchini, onion, and corn mixture.
4

Sprinkle with shredded cheese and serve with salsa.

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can add a tablespoon of sour cream to each tostada. Add chunks of avocado. Serve with any hot sauce you like.

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More About This Recipe

Tostadas are a delicious and super-easy dish that you can make at home. The contrasting texture of these tostadas with the zucchini and corn is perfect: crunchy tortillas, creamy refried beans, and the smoky touch of grilled vegetables combine to make a treat for your palate. And though it might look like a light dish, I think a couple of these tostadas are perfect for lunch or a weekend dinner, when your grill is on and you want to take advantage of seasonal vegetables. Believe it or not, tostadas are considered a fast-food dish, and they can actually be made with any ingredient on hand: vegetables, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, or just beans with avocado, cheese, and sour cream. I like to put my corn tortillas in a hot oven until they're crunchy, but they can also be fried and topped with a variety of ingredients and stews according to your taste. The important thing to remember is that they're delicious and fun to eat. No silverware needed! Just use your hands and have lots of napkins available.