Mexican Ricotta Spread With Grilled Tostadas Recipes

SIZZLING GRILLED CHICKEN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oil, lime juice, grill seasoning and 3 teaspoons of the Sriracha sauce. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Spray grill rack with grilling spray. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Cool slightly; chop chicken.
• To assemble tostadas, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Spread guacamole over beans. Top evenly with chicken and cheese. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce into taco sauce; drizzle over tostadas. Place tostadas on grill. Cover grill; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce. Serve immediately.

ARCTIC CHAR TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat a small saucepan over medium. When hot, pour in 1 Tbsp. fish sauce. It should bubble up vigorously and then get thicker and slightly darker, about 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining fish sauce, incorporating 1 Tbsp. at a time. Carefully add vinegar (it may spatter), then transfer mixture to a small bowl; let cool. Stir in scallions and ginger. Taste and season with salt.
• Preheat oven to 300°F. Mix lemon zest into cheese in a small bowl; season with salt and set aside. Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle very lightly with oil; season with salt. Bake until just opaque throughout, about 5 minutes for char and 8-10 minutes for salmon. Remove from oven and break apart into large flakes. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
• Divide reserved cheese mixture among tostadas. Top with fish, then cilantro, chiles, and capers. Serve with lime wedges.
• Vinaigrette can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

GRILLED CORN HUMMUS TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Brush corn and onion with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill corn and onion, covered, over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred, 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, brush tortillas with remaining oil. Grill, covered, until crisp and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes per side., Cut corn from cobs. Process hummus, chipotle pepper and 2 cups of the cut corn in a food processor until almost smooth. Coarsely chop grilled onion; toss with tomatoes, salt and any remaining corn., Spread hummus mixture over tortillas; top with onion mixture, avocado, cheese and jalapeno. If desired, serve with limes, cilantro and pepper sauce.

MEXICAN TOSTADA SALAD

Steps:

• In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add chili powder and coriander; fry until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add soy protein mixture and tomato juice, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes.
• Place small handfuls of lettuce on each of 5 plates or shallow bowls. Top each with 1 tostada, another handful of the remaining lettuce, 1/4 cup of the soy protein mixture, then some each of the salsa, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and green onions. Repeat layers once.