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Hash Brown Tostadas

Frozen hash browns replace a tortilla in these Hash Brown Tostadas. Topped with lime and cilantro black beans it makes an easy 30 minute vegetarian dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: vegetarian
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 582kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
  • 6 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 - 15 oz. can black beans
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic paste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups romaine salad mix
  • 1 cup fresh salsa
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 avocado optional
  • 4 green onions optional
  • 2 Tablespoons low fat sour cream or Mexican crema optional

Instructions

  • Place shredded potatoes in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. While potatoes are heating, pour 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil into a 12 inch cast iron or non stick skillet. Heat the oil over medium to medium high heat.
  • Remove the potatoes from the microwave and spoon 1 cup of the potatoes into the skillet. Repeat with another cup of potatoes and flatten to each mound of potatoes to make a patty. Cook hash browns for 5 minutes.
  • While hash browns are cooking, drain and rinse the beans. Combine beans with a large handful of cilantro, juice of 1 lime, cumin, garlic paste and salt in the bowl of a mini food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Turn the potato patties over and cook for another 5 minutes. Dice the avocado and slice the green onions.
  • Remove the patties from the pan. Add the remaining oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining potatoes.
  • Spread 2 Tablespoons of the black bean mixture on each patty and top with romaine, salsa, cheese, avocado, green onions and sour cream if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 1168mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2855IU | Vitamin C: 31.5mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 3.6mg