Greek Tostadas

19 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
  • 1/2 lb cooked ground lamb (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 whole wheat pita bread, warmed or 4 arabic bread
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly or 3 tablespoons red onions, diced small
  • 1/2 cup mizithra cheese, grated (feta cheese or white cheddar cheese can be subbed)
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or 1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Toppings
  • salsa verde
  • sour cream (plain) or Greek yogurt (plain yogurt)
  • minced fresh chili pepper (serrano, habanero, jalapeno, etc.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to BROIL.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, allspice and cinnamon with the refried beans.
  3. 3
    Divide and spread the bean mixture on pita bread. Add the cooked lamb, if using.
  4. 4
    Top with the bell pepper, diced tomato, green onion and cheese (use a combination of mizithra and cheddar if you want).
  5. 5
    Broil for approximately 2-3 minutes, watching oven *carefully*.
  6. 6
    Remove from oven and top with the lettuce and cilantro. Garnish with the salsa verde, sour cream and minced chili pepper, too!
  7. 7
    Note: Yield is for tostadas without the optional meat. Half pound indicated in recipe is pre-cooked.

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