Tuesday, June 16, 2015

East Meets West Tostada

Dear Turkey,

It's lunchtime.  If you're me, you want something Mexican, or at least with beans in it. But maybe you want something Asian, too, for a change. Something light with a tangy and sweet sauce.

This tostada doesn't even have rice on it, thereby allowing you to have ice cream cake for dessert. The shredded veggies are a fun contrast to the beans, and they make everything cook quickly. I wasn't sure if the smoky chipotle and cumin flavors would blend with the rice vinegar, or it would just taste like a mishmash, but it was awesome.


East Meets West Tostada
(serves 1)

Ingredients:
- 1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 T olive oil (I used garlic-infused, you could also just throw in some garlic or garlic powder)
- 1 t cumin
- 1-2 c shredded veggies (like onion, peppers, zucchini, carrots, etc.)
- 1 t chipotle tabasco sauce
- 2-3 T rice vinegar
- splash of lime juice (optional)
- 1 tortilla or wrap, warmed up in the microwave
- a handful of feta or cheese for the top (optional)

Instructions:
- Heat the oil, beans, veggies, cumin, and tabasco and cook for about 2-3 minutes on high heat, stirring, until everything is really sizzling.
- Add the rice vinegar and lime, if using, and reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has started to thicken up a bit and the vegetables are getting tender.
- Pour the veggies over the tortilla (or use a slotted spoon if it's too saucy) and top with cheese if you want.

Enjoy,
Tofu


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