Description
Crisp corn tostadas topped with creamy avocado, zesty tuna mix, and fresh garnishes for a vibrant, satisfying bite that’s both light and flavorful.
Ingredients
- Corn Tortillas: 8 small
- Tuna: 2 cans (5 oz each), drained
- Avocado: 1 large, ripe
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup finely diced
- Tomato: 1 medium, diced
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup chopped
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Jalapeño: 1 small, finely chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm your oven to 375°F or heat oil in a skillet for frying.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, lime juice, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet (if baking) or heat them in oil until golden (if frying). Drain excess oil on paper towels if frying.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread slices of avocado over each crisp tortilla, then top with generous spoonfuls of tuna mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: If desired, pop assembled tostadas into a warm oven for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with extra cilantro, add a squeeze of lime, or a few chili flakes for extra kick.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate beautifully and serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to keep tostadas crisp.
- Use ripe but firm avocados for easy slicing.
- Assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 20mg