Description
Mexican-inspired avocado tostadas deliver a crispy, fresh symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy avocado, zesty lime, and crunchy tortillas combine for a quick, satisfying meal that transports you straight to a sunny Mexican kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 8–10 tostadas
- 1 pound chicken, shredded or diced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings and Garnishes:
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain and rinse canned chickpeas, then transfer to a food processor with ripe avocado flesh, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Pulse the mixture until achieving a velvety, smooth consistency, incorporating a small amount of water (30-45 milliliters or 2-) if the spread appears too thick.
- Prepare the cucumber pico de gallo by finely dicing fresh cucumber, ripe tomatoes, red onion, and seeded jalapeño pepper into uniform, small pieces.
- Season the chopped vegetables with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice, gently mixing to distribute flavors evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange corn tostadas on a baking sheet, warming them for 2-3 minutes until slightly crisp and heated through.
- Generously spread the avocado hummus across each tostada, creating an even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Top the avocado hummus with the prepared cucumber pico de gallo, distributing the mixture carefully to ensure each tostada receives an equal amount.
- Optionally garnish with additional chopped cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce for added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Chickpeas transform into a creamy, zesty spread when blended with ripe avocados and aromatic spices.
- Cucumber pico de gallo adds a fresh, crisp crunch that balances the rich, smooth hummus base.
- Warming tostadas slightly enhances their texture, creating the perfect crispy foundation for layering flavors.
- Choose ultra-ripe avocados for maximum creaminess and blend until silky smooth for the best hummus consistency.
- Customize toppings with extra hot sauce, fresh herbs, or crumbled cheese to make this dish uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg