LENTIL AND VEGGIE TOSTADAS

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These vegetarian tostadas are a nutritious and filling meal.

Provided by Julia Phillips

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
14 (8 inch) flour tortillas
6 cups water
3 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 cups chopped tomatoes
3 cups chopped yellow squash
2 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook tortillas in batches until crispy, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Set aside on plates covered with paper towels to drain.
  • Combine water, lentils, onion, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Use a fork to mash the cooked lentils.
  • Set an oven rack about 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread lentil mixture over the crispy tortillas. Top with tomatoes, squash, and Monterey Jack cheese. Arrange tostadas on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil tostadas until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 591.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Mohammad Taspi
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Muhammad Liyaqat
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lin Hormillada
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I love the combination of lentils and veggies in this recipe.


Zhua88devilla
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This is a great idea for a healthy and delicious meal.


Bishnu Ekata
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Dane Atwood
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Looks yummy!


Naveed Wazir
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Wow!


Mona Niranjan
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These tostadas were a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with some more seasoning or maybe a different salsa.


Kiera Musquiz
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These tostadas are so easy to make and they're packed with flavor. I love that I can use up leftover veggies in them. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Reagan ngobi
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I'm not usually a big fan of lentils, but these tostadas were surprisingly delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors all came together really well. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alexia Bando
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These tostadas were a hit with my family! The lentils added a hearty and flavorful base, and the veggies were perfectly crisp. I loved the creamy avocado and tangy salsa on top. Definitely a keeper!


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