CHICKPEA & CHIPOTLE TOSTADAS

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I often take a not-so-healthy dish and create something good for my family. My young twins love colorful meals they can eat with their hands, and this one fits the bill. -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup salsa verde
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Cooking spray
1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. For sauce, mix sour cream and salsa., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir red pepper and onion over medium heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, chickpeas, chipotles, cumin and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes., Coarsely mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in cilantro and lime juice. If desired, cook over low heat to thicken, stirring frequently., In batches, spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet; broil 4-5 in. from heat until crisp and lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. To serve, top tortillas with chickpea mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Racheal Nick
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I love the crispy chickpeas in this recipe. They add a nice crunch to the tostadas.


God The light
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These tostadas are a great way to change up your taco night routine.


Sabbir Md
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I've tried several different chickpea tostada recipes, but this one is by far the best.


shola olanrewaju
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These tostadas are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a restaurant.


Irfan Ghondal
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I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers in this recipe. It really gives the tostadas a unique flavor.


Jaimala Wankhede
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These tostadas are the perfect summer meal. They're light and refreshing, but still filling.


Usman Sajid
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these tostadas. They're so delicious and satisfying.


Jhanak raj Upadhyaya
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These tostadas are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids love them!


Kirunda Nassa
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I've made these tostadas several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food or lunch.


Katy Munsamy
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These tostadas are so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Hidayat Wazir
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegan recipes and these tostadas definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and satisfying.


Shaniya Lloyd
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These tostadas are a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I always have a can or two in my pantry and this is a great way to use them up.


Onolismart Okoye
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of beans, vegetables, and toppings and it's always delicious.


Richard Labile
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These tostadas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


RA Ra
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I made these tostadas for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Ashyan Akhtar
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I loved them in this recipe. They were crispy and flavorful.


Edwin Castro
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These tostadas are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a restaurant.


Darinka Kocheva
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers give to this dish. It's the perfect balance of spice and flavor.


Asif Ali lund
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These tostadas were a hit at my last party! The combination of crispy chickpeas, creamy avocado, and spicy chipotle sauce was irresistible.