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A woman's hand holding a tostada shell layered with avocado, cheese, onions, and cilantro.

Easy Vegetarian Tostadas with Avocado, Cheddar, and Pickled Red Onions

Sara
An easy vegetarian tostada recipe with mashed avocado, pickled red onions, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and everything bagel seasoning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tostadas
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Tostada Shells
  • 2 medium, ripe Avocados
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt plus more to taste – I always use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp. fresh Lime Juice plus more to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Quick Pickled Red Onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Cilantro
  • 4 tsp. Everything Bagel Seasoning optional

Instructions
 

  • Make the Creamy Base. Peel the avocado and carefully remove the pit. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add salt, garlic powder, and lime juice. Mash to the consistency you like (smooth or chunky works), then taste it and add more salt, garlic powder, or lime juice if you think it needs it.
    A muddler resting in a bowl with mashed avcoado
  • Build the Tostadas. Spread the mashed avocado over the tostada shells. Sprinkle the shredded cheese, pickled red onions, and cilantro over them. Add a few dashes of hot sauce (if using), and enjoy.
    A tostada shell topped with mashed avocado, cheddar cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro and everything seasoning resting on a marbled surface.

Notes

For homemade tostada shells, check out this Black Bean + Avocado Tostada recipe for step-by-step instructions on baked tostada shells.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 928mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
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