Description
These Fresh Corn and Chickpea Tostadas are quick, flavorful, and satisfying, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. They combine fresh corn, protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, and zesty lime for a vibrant taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush both sides of each corn tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place the tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, cooked chickpeas, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. This is your corn chickpea topping.
- Add the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, lime juice, and garlic powder to make the sauce.
- Spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce on each baked tostada.
- Top with the corn and chickpea mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Fresh Corn Chickpea Tostadas.
Notes
- Toast cumin and chili powder in a dry pan before adding to the topping for enhanced flavor.
- For vegan tostadas, use a plant-based yogurt alternative for the sauce.
- Assemble the tostadas just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 1mg