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Weeknight Tostadas with Fresh Salsa
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Weeknight Tostadas with Fresh Salsa

4.9 (124 ratings)

A Weeknight Tostadas, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served with Fresh Salsa.

Prep
24 min
Cook
42 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 1/2 cup white onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 2 tsp lime
  • 1 medium ground cumin
  • 1 lb corn tortillas
  • a pinch kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the tostadas generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the tostadas and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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