PINTO BEAN AND COUSCOUS TOSTADAS

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Being a pregnant vegetarian I need quick and easy meals that are healthy and have protein. Here is a great meatless version of a tostada.

Provided by esmerelda smoot

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
4 tostadas
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine beans, broth, water, carrot, and crushed red pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in salsa and couscous. Remove from heat.
  • Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve bean-couscous mixture on tostada shells and top with cheese.
  • If desired, serve with sour cream, lettuce, and/ or additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 447.1, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.9

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