This is one of my favorite quick lunches. It's also a great meal on those hot summer days! The beauty of this meal, is that each person can add what ever toppings they happen to like.
The basics to the tostadas is as follows.
Tostada shells (found by the taco shells - they are like hard taco shells, but flat and round).
Refried black beans (read the label to watch for animals fats - or make your own)
Sour cream (optional)
Salsa (red or green)
Toppings of your choosing, such as: onions, tomatoes, avocado, peppers, black olives, lettuce, jalapenos, etc.
To put it together simply put a thin layer of sour cream on the tostada, then a layer of refried black beans, and then add whatever veggie toppings you like. Top it off with your favorite salsa and you're done.
Quick, easy, and packed full of fiber and protein!
If you're worried about fat, you can forego the sour cream. Some of you may choose to use reduced fat sour cream and that is up to you. I'm personally not a fan of doing this. I have a general rule that if there are ingredients on the label that aren't natural, it wasn't meant to go in my body. Also keep in mind that often when fat is taken out, it is replaced with sugar - which in the end turns into fat (usually on my thighs).
I also believe that if your diet is primarily made up of healthy whole foods (not processed foods) and healthy fats (olive oil, canola oil, safflower oil) a little bit of sour cream on occasion isn't a bad thing.
See the link below for more information on fats.
As always - be kind to yourself and treat your body with the respect it deserves! Each day is a new day and a new opportunity for you to start a new, healthier relationship with your body.
Eat well......
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