Chickpea Chorizo Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Ingredients
Chickpea Chorizo
-
1
14 ounce can
chickpeas
-
½
cup
chopped walnuts
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
1
small
onion, diced
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced
-
2
teaspoons
smoked paprika
-
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
-
½
teaspoon
ancho chile powder
-
¼
teaspoon
dried thyme
-
¼
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
-
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
-
a generous pinch
ground cloves
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
1
tablespoon
red wine vinegar
Tostada Shells
-
6
corn tortillas
-
cooking oil or spray
Avocado Crema
-
1
ripe
avocado
-
1
cup
unflavored soy or almond milk
-
1
tablespoon
lime juice
-
½
teaspoon
salt
For Serving
-
shredded lettuce
-
diced tomato
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chickpea chorizo by pulsing chickpeas and walnuts in a food processor until crumbly.
- 2. Sauté onion in oil until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3. Mix in the chickpea mixture and spices, cooking until slightly crispy.
- 4. Add vinegar and adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne if desired.
- 5. Preheat oven to 400°F and spray tortillas with oil, then bake until crisp.
- 6. Blend avocado, milk, lime juice, and salt until smooth for the crema.
- 7. Assemble tostadas by topping tortillas with chickpea chorizo, lettuce, tomato, and avocado crema.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 tostadas
Calories
248
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
330mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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