Grilled vegetable tostadas with two salsas is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor. The vegetables are grilled until tender and slightly charred, and then they're piled on top of crispy tostadas. The two salsas, a spicy salsa roja and a creamy salsa verde, add a delicious finishing touch. This dish is perfect for a party or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.
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GRILLED VEGETABLE TOSTADAS WITH TWO SALSAS
Categories Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian Eggplant Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- To make the tomatillo salsa:
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatillos; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tomatillos are soft, about 8 minutes.
- Blend tomatillo mixture and cilantro in food processor until almost smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in chili powder. Season with hot pepper sauce and salt. Cover; chill up to 2 days.
- To make the tomato-chili salsa:
- Place chilies in bowl. Cover with hot water. Soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Cut open; scrape out seeds. Cut off stems and coarsely chop chilies.
- Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and peel. Cut in half; squeeze out seeds. Chop tomatoes.
- Combine chilies and 3/4 cup tomatoes in processor; puree until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in remaining tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, sugar and cumin. Season with salt. Cover; chill up to 1 day.
- To make the tortillas:
- Line baking sheet with paper towels. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tortilla; fry until crisp and golden, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer tortilla to paper towels and drain. Repeat frying and draining with remaining tortillas.
- To make the grilled vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder and salt in large bowl. Pour 1/4 cup oil mixture into small bowl and reserve. Add zucchini, bell peppers and eggplant to oil mixture in large bowl; toss to coat.
- Grill zucchini, bell peppers and eggplant in batches until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Cover with foil. Brush mushrooms and onion rounds with reserved 1/4 cup oil mixture. Grill until light brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet with other vegetables.
- Meanwhile, transfer tortillas to clean baking sheet and rewarm in oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
- Place 1 tortilla on each plate. Top with vegetables. Serve with salsas.
GRILLED-VEGETABLE TOSTADAS
Make these tostadas on the grill, in the summer, when produce is most flavorful and everyone will enjoy them to the fullest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. In separate piles, arrange zucchini, mushrooms, and scallions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, remove each pile of vegetables from baking sheet. Grill, turning once, until lightly browned and tender, 2 minutes for scallions, 6 minutes for mushrooms, and 8 minutes for zucchini. Return all vegetables to baking sheet. Slice mushrooms into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
- Brush tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil; grill, turning frequently, until browned and very crispy, about 2 minutes. Place 1 tortilla on each serving plate; cover evenly with mushrooms and zucchini. Using kitchen shears, snip scallions over vegetables. Top with salsa, and sprinkle with feta; serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 19 g
Tips:
- Choose firm vegetables. Vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and onions hold up well on the grill and won't fall apart.
- Cut vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Toss vegetables with oil and seasonings before grilling. This will help them caramelize and develop flavor.
- Grill vegetables over medium-high heat. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
- Flip vegetables halfway through grilling. This will ensure that they cook evenly on all sides.
- Remove vegetables from the grill when they are tender but still slightly firm. You don't want them to get mushy.
- Serve vegetables immediately with your favorite salsa or dressing.
Conclusion:
Grilled vegetable tostadas are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a tostada that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give grilled vegetable tostadas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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