AVOCADO TOSTADAS 
The secret to good guacamole is to find avocados which are not too firm and not too soft. If you can make a slight indentation with your fingers, they should be all right. Use either the shiny bright green avocados or the rough black variety.

Mix the following in a bowl a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate: 1 tsp. onion, finely minced 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Other Ingredients:
1 pkg. flat corn tortilla shells
1 can refried beans
Iceberg lettuce, cut or torn into sm. pieces
Romaine lettuce, cut or torn into sm. pieces
Tomatoes, chopped
Onions, chopped
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese (low-fat variety)
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (low-fat variety)
Sour cream (low-fat variety)
Black olive slices

Spread refried beans on the tortilla shells. Heat in microwave for 1 minute. Cover beans with lettuce, tomato, onions, cheeses, then top with heaping spoonfuls of guacamole and sour cream. Garnish with black olive slices if desired. Serve with extra corn chips.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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