I have so much lettuce in my garden it’s hard to eat it all. I have had salads for many days now and decided I wanted something different. My friend showed me how to make these tostadas a few years back and I always make them when lettuce is plentiful. Tostadas are quick, easy, and cheap. Especially if you have lettuce growing in your garden. Actually, you don’t need a garden to grow some lettuce — all you need is a pot, soil, and seeds. Growing lettuce indoors in a cooler environment might be a better choice this time of year because of the excessive heat. Lettuce prefers cool weather but make sure they get plenty of sun.
There really isn’t a recipe to these — just a few simple ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
Corn tortillas — buy organic if possible
Beans — I chose black beans, but any will do. Put into a food processor to make a smooth paste.
Lettuce — any kind will do
Salsa
Avocado with lime, salt, and garlic (Optional)
PROCEDURE
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Using just a little oil, heat the tortilla on both sides until it is just a little crispy.
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Add the beans. Cover and heat through. Your tortilla should be getting crispy and it will be sturdy when picked up.
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Remove from heat and add chopped lettuce.
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Add salsa and avocado.
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EAT!
SIMPLE ENOUGH!
THANK YOU FOR A GOOD IDEA FOR A DINNER THESE SUMMER NIGHTS!