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Mexican Pita Tostadas

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 1, 2010
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Enjoy your dinner with pita tostadas made with Progresso® black beans – perfect for Mexican cuisine that are ready in 15 minutes.

Mexican Pita Tostadas

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, drained and 3 tablespoons liquid reserved
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 4 white or whole wheat pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salsa, if desired
  • Sour cream, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place beans, reserved bean liquid, cumin, chili powder and red pepper in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread bean mixture on pita breads.
  • Step 
    2
    Top with bell pepper, onions, cheese, lettuce and cilantro. Serve with salsa. Garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition

330 Calories
10g Total Fat
21g Protein
59g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
870mg
Total Carbohydrate
59g
Dietary Fiber
9g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
34%
34%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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