Chicken Tostados Using Leftovers

Tostados are a forgiving dish.

 

This recipe is not the classic beef and refried beans Tostado. See Resources below for traditional Tostado recipes.

 

I struggle to use up perishables and avoid waste.

 

As I surveyed the frig, I had LO carry-out chicken, lettuce, cream, black beans, corn tortillas, rice, cucumbers, cottage cheese, mixed vegs, and eggs, I knew I had to use these in a limited timeframe.

 

I planned on making pickles from the cucumbers but I was not sure about the rest.

 

Originally, I thought I’d make tortilla chips from the corn tortillas,  then the light bulb went off, no, I am going to make tostados and the rest of the ingredients fell into place.

 

 

 

Chicken Tostados Using Leftovers (LO)

 

Pre-Preparations:

 

You can buy pre-made Tostados and sour cream, but I choose to make DIY Tostados and DIY Sour Cream, see post below for instructions.

 

https://riastoneblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/microwave-mug-ochilaquiles.html

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Tostados

LO Canned Black beans

LO Carry-out chicken, diced

Canned Salsa

Perishable lettuce

Shredded cheese

DIY Sour cream

 

 

Process:

 

Place 1 or more Tostados on a plate.

Add a layer of black beans, drained.

Add a layer of diced chicken.

Top with 1-2 Tspns of salsa.

Add shredded or torn bits of lettuce.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the lettuce.

Dribble DIY sour cream, to taste, over lettuce.

 

Yum, yum!

 

It's when I make something like this that uses sour cream do I remember how good sour cream is on many dishes.

 

Resources:

 

The Mexican Grocer

https://www.mexgrocer.com/mexcocina-may1.html

 

My Latina Table

https://www.mylatinatable.com/traditional-mexican-tostadas/