Tostadas (10 minute family meal)

Almost everyone loves tostadas, and they are actually surprisingly easy to make at home.  They are a great dish for on the weekend, because the only preparation is chopping up vegetables and mashing beans, which means everyone can help!  The total prep time is 10 minutes, and there is no cooking involved, which makes this a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal that takes hardly any time at all.  I didn't feel like frying my tortillas, so I just brushed them with olive oil and toasted them on the BBQ, but if you want to fry them feel free to.  I also prefer using Trader Joe's Handmade Tortillas because they are all-natural with no added sugar or corn syrup, but you can use any kind you want.

Handmade Tortillas from Trader Joe's, toasted or fried
2 cans black beans, mashed
1 can olives, drained
1 head lettuce, washed & chopped
2 bell peppers, finely sliced
Habanero & Lime salsa from Trader Joe's, or your go-to tomato salsa
Cowboy Caviar from Trader Joe's (this is my favorite corn salsa)
Sour cream
Guacamole or sliced avocado
Sliced tomatoes
Fancy Lite Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend from Trader Joe's
½ bunch cilantro, minced

Lay out all of your prepped ingredients from left to right in the order they are listed (first tortillas, then beans, etc).

Let everyone top their tortillas with what they want, no more prep necessary.  This could also be a great  meal for summer parties when you don't want to be slaving away in the kitchen all day.  Just prep extra ingredients and let everyone top their own tortilla!

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