Description
Creamy Mexican avocado tostadas deliver authentic street-style flavor with crisp tortillas and fresh ingredients. Zesty lime, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco complete this quick, satisfying meal perfect for weekend lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) chicken, shredded or diced
- 3 ripe avocados
- 8–10 tostadas
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup (60 g) cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Blend Base: Combine chickpeas, avocado, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor, pulsing until achieving a silky, uniform spread. Add water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Prepare Salsa: Finely dice cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño, seasoning with salt and lime juice. Gently mix to harmonize flavors and create a vibrant pico de gallo.
- Toast Tostadas: Warm corn tostadas in a 350°F oven for 2-3 minutes until crisp and heated, creating a sturdy foundation for the toppings.
- Assemble Dish: Spread avocado hummus generously across each tostada, ensuring complete surface coverage. Layer cucumber pico de gallo evenly on top, creating a colorful and textural masterpiece.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally enhance with additional cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, or a zesty hot sauce drizzle to elevate the flavor profile and presentation.
Notes
Prevent Soggy Tostadas: Toast corn tostadas just before serving to maintain maximum crispness and prevent moisture absorption from toppings.
Blend Texture Tip: Process chickpea-avocado mixture in short pulses to control consistency, avoiding over-blending which can create a runny spread.
Vegetable Prep Technique: Seed jalapeños and finely dice ingredients for cucumber pico de gallo to distribute heat evenly and prevent large chunks.
Flavor Balancing Hack: Taste and adjust seasoning of avocado hummus and pico de gallo, adding extra lime or salt to enhance overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg