A Different Tostada

Ingredients and Instructions

Serves:8

CarbsPerServing:8.5

Effort:Easy

Ingredients:

8 each red cabbage leaf -- washed; raw

1 can black soy beans -- drained

2 tablespoons lard -- or shortening

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 pound ground beef

1 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup diced tomato

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 Tablespoon chili powder -- divided

2 teaspoons cumin powder -- divided

1 tablespoon dried oregano -- divided

1 each salt and pepper -- to taste

How to Prepare:

In a food processor, process drained beans with 1/2 the seasonings until desired consistency is reached. Heat lard in a skillet and fry processed, seasoned beans over low heat for about 7-8 minutes or until warmed through and creamy looking. Fry ground beef with remaining seasonings until cooked through. Assemble tostadas: lay out cabbage leaves (you need firm leaves). Spread with the refried beans, then the meat, onion, lettuce, tomato then top with the cheese. This makes 8 large tostadas -you can also skip the leaves and add a layer of sour cream, guacamole and salsa to make a layer dip that's great with pork rinds.