Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author oftwelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.Whether you’re trying to cut down on red meat or just love speedy and delicious meals, I’ve got you covered with this brand new recipe. The key ingredient is meatless ground beef crumbles! Find them in the freezer section of the supermarket, near the veggie burgers.Meatless Mexican TostadaServes 11 medium-large corn tortilla1/2 cup frozen ground beef meatless crumbles1/4 tsp. taco seasoning (optional)1/4 cup refried beans1/2 cup shredded lettuce1/4 cup chopped tomato3 Tbsp. reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheeseOptional toppings: salsa, light sour cream, black olives1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.2.Place tortilla on the sheet, and spray with nonstick spray. Bake for 5 minutes.3.Meanwhile, bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Add meatless crumbles and taco seasoning. (If using pre-seasoned crumbles, omit the seasoning.) Cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.4.Carefully flip tortilla, and bake until crispy, 3 – 5 minutes.5.Evenly top with beans, lettuce, tomato, seasoned crumbles, and cheese.Prep:5 minutesCook:10 minutesREATED VIDEO: Watch Food for Cheese Lovers! Butternut Queso FundidoNutritional Information:(Entire recipe): 276 calories, 7.5g total fat (2.5g sat fat), 643mg sodium, 34g carbs, 9g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 21.5g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author oftwelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
Whether you’re trying to cut down on red meat or just love speedy and delicious meals, I’ve got you covered with this brand new recipe. The key ingredient is meatless ground beef crumbles! Find them in the freezer section of the supermarket, near the veggie burgers.
Meatless Mexican TostadaServes 1
1 medium-large corn tortilla1/2 cup frozen ground beef meatless crumbles1/4 tsp. taco seasoning (optional)1/4 cup refried beans1/2 cup shredded lettuce1/4 cup chopped tomato3 Tbsp. reduced-fat shredded Mexican blend cheeseOptional toppings: salsa, light sour cream, black olives
1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.2.Place tortilla on the sheet, and spray with nonstick spray. Bake for 5 minutes.3.Meanwhile, bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Add meatless crumbles and taco seasoning. (If using pre-seasoned crumbles, omit the seasoning.) Cook and stir until hot, about 3 minutes.4.Carefully flip tortilla, and bake until crispy, 3 – 5 minutes.5.Evenly top with beans, lettuce, tomato, seasoned crumbles, and cheese.
Prep:5 minutesCook:10 minutes
REATED VIDEO: Watch Food for Cheese Lovers! Butternut Queso Fundido
Nutritional Information:(Entire recipe): 276 calories, 7.5g total fat (2.5g sat fat), 643mg sodium, 34g carbs, 9g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 21.5g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
