Summer

Grilled Green Tomato Tostadas with Black Beans, Avocado + Cilantro

July  1, 2013
4
2 Ratings
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 3 medium green tomatoes (about 1 pound), sliced ½-inch thick
  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium, ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil with cumin and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Rub tomatoes with flavored oil.
  2. Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill one side of tortilla until puffed and golden, about 2 minutes. Flip tortillas and divide cheese among them. Cook until cheese has melted, 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Add tomatoes to grill and cook until charred and slightly softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Toss beans with cilantro, lime juice and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Top tostadas with arugula, grilled tomatoes and dressed beans. Serve avocado on the side. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper and serve with lime wedges.

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2 Reviews

Karen S. January 7, 2021
I picked green tomatoes and cilantro at a local farm and was looking for a recipe. I came across this and was excited that I had all the ingredients on hand, including long forgotten gluten-free tostadas in my freezer! It was delicious, a mixture of so many flavors brightened up with lime juice and lightly seasoned with garlic and cumin. I might leave off the cheese next time to keep it a bit lighter. It was so good that I barely noticed the cheese and would not miss it.
Marcelina M. August 19, 2013
Just made it yeasterday !! Super fast and very good !!