By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 8
246 cal · 20 min
Tostadas Delgadas
Recipe GLPRe9537318045731
Crispy, thin tostadas topped with a simple combination of fat-free refried beans, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese. This easy, light side dish comes together in minutes and makes a perfect complement to any meal.
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Ingredients
8 corn or flour tortillas
2 cups fat-free refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheese
Green onions, chopped (optional)
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning food preparation.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until they are golden, crispy, and lightly curled at the edges.
While the tortillas are baking, rinse the lettuce and tomatoes under cool running water.
Pat the lettuce dry and shred it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes into small, even chunks.
Remove the baked tortillas from the oven. Spread 2 tablespoons of the refried beans evenly across each tortilla.
Layer the shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes over the beans, then top each tostada with a portion of the shredded cheese.
If using green onions, sprinkle the chopped green onions over each tostada for added flavor.
Serve the tostadas immediately while the tortillas are still warm and crispy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte supermarket—tortillas, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar or Monterey Jack, and green onions are on every shelf at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger. At roughly $0.60 to $0.75 per serving depending on cheese choice, this is genuinely economical for a family of eight. The twenty-minute window is honest if you're not frying the tortillas (baking or toasting them saves time and oil), though frying adds five minutes and a bit more fat cost. The assembly is zero-fuss and feeds a crowd without special attention, reheats adequately the next day in a warm oven, and plays well as a weeknight dinner or casual lunch; the main caveat is that tostadas are a same-night-best dish, as the tortilla base softens with toppings overnight.
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