You will love this delicious Tex-Mex dinner for the whole family.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Black Bean Tostada with Avocado Cream
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 280 | |
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Total Fat | 8.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.1 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 25 mg | |
Sodium | 199 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 37 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 9 g | |
Sugars | 6 g | |
Added Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 17 g |
Ingredients
For the Avocado Cream:
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1 small avocado -
1/2 cup light sour cream -
1/2 teaspoon honey -
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro OR -
1 teaspoon dried cilantro -
2 tablespoons water (cold)
For the Black Beans:
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1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained -
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro OR -
1 teaspoon dried cilantro -
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice -
1/2 teaspoon canola or corn oil
For the Chicken Tostada:
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4 ounces shredded cooked skinless chicken breast, cooked without salt, all visible fat discarded -
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn OR -
1/2 cup no-salt-added canned corn, rinsed and drained -
1 medium garlic clove, minced OR -
3/4 teaspoon minced jarred garlic -
1 medium Roma tomato, diced -
3 tablespoons diced red onion -
1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced -
Pepper, to taste -
Handful cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped -
4 6-inch corn tortillas
Directions
For the Avocado Cream:
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In a small bowl, stir together the avocado, sour cream, honey, cilantro, and water. With the back of a spoon, mash the mixture until combined and creamy.
For the Black Beans:
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In a food processor or blender, process the beans, cilantro, lime juice, and oil until smooth.
For the Chicken Tostada:
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Preheat the oven to 350˚F. -
In a small bowl, stir together the corn, garlic, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and pepper. -
Place the tortillas directly on the oven rack. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a work surface. -
Spread the bean mixture on the tortillas. Add the chicken. Spoon the tomato-corn salsa over the chicken. Top with a dollop of the avocado cream. Sprinkle with the cilantro leaves.
Tip: Mashing the avocado cream can be a safe and fun step to involve kids in preparing this meal.