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Tostadas with Baked Tortillas

19 Wednesday Sep 2012

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6 corn tortillas

1 can vegetarian refried beans

lettuce, torn

1 large or 2 small avocados, sliced

2 tomatoes, sliced

jicama, peeled and cut into sticks.

Bake tortillas at 300 degrees.  Turn after 10 minutes, check after another 5 minutes and turn again.  Bake until crisp and just browned, about 20 minutes total time.

Heat beans and spread about 1/4 cup on each baked tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomato and avocado. Serve with a side of jicama.

Makes 6 tostadas.

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Quick and Easy Rice Beans and Tomato

12 Wednesday Sep 2012

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Quick and Easy Rice Beans and TomatoPrecooked brown rice and a can of refried beans makes this single serving recipe quick and easy!

1/2 cup vegetarian refried beans (canned or homemade)

1/2 cup brown rice, cooked

1 tomato, diced

1 tablespoon green onion tops, sliced

oregano

Heat refried beans and rice individually, then stir them together. Add diced tomato, and green onion tops, sprinkle with oregano then fold the tomatoes and onions into the rice and bean mixture.

Makes 1 serving.

Enjoy with a salad for a meal or as a side dish with a serving of chicken, fish or lean meat and a serving or two of vegetables.