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Vegetarian Tostadas with Creamy Purple Cabbage Slaw

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Cauliflower and walnuts are the base of the “meat” on these vegetarian tostadas. The toppings and fresh cilantro lime slaw really take it over the top though!

  • Author: Leanne Ray, MS, RDN
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 8 tostada shells (or corn tortillas – see note below)
  • 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used 5%)
  • Lime, juiced
  • 1/2 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Optional garnishes: pepitas, cilantro & lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add cauliflower florets, walnuts, oil, paprika, garlic, salt & pepper to a food processor and pulse until it resembles the texture of ground meat. Transfer to sheet pan and spread out as much as possible. Cook 30-35 minutes (stirring halfway through) or until browned and slightly crispy. 
  3. Meanwhile, make the slaw. Mix yogurt and lime juice in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add purple cabbage and cilantro, then toss well to evenly coat. Set aside.
  4. To assemble, layer in the following order: tostada shell, smashed avocado, cauliflower/walnut “meat”, black beans, slaw, pepitas, garnishes (if using).

Notes

  • If you don’t have the tostada shells (or can’t find them at the store), they’re simple to make at home with corn tortillas. Heat canola oil in a small skillet (make sure it covers the bottom of the pan) over medium-high heat and drop the tortillas in one at a time, cooking both sides until brown and crispy. Transfer to a cooling rack to let excess oil drip off and allow them to crisp up even more. 

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Find it online: https://healthyishappetite.com/vegetarian-tostadas/