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Cilantro-Lime Tostadas and Pickled Onion
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Cilantro-Lime Tostadas and Pickled Onion

4.4 (121 ratings)

Cilantro-Lime Tostadas and Pickled Onion -- weeknight-fast but never a compromise.

Prep
13 min
Cook
51 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 1 cup white onion
  • 3 cloves fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp lime
  • 1/2 cup ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp corn tortillas
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the tostadas dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the tostadas, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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