Easy Mexican Tostaguac Recipe

This Mexican Tostaguac is layered with creamy guacamole, black beans, fresh salsa, and cheese. Seriously SO good, and come together quickly for any weekday lunch or dinner!

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What Is A Mexican Tostaguac?

The tostaguac consists of a crispy tostada topped with guacamole, black beans, fresh salsa, lettuce, cheese, and cream. It’s served mostly as an appetizer or snack along with cold drinks.

The name is a combination of the words tostada + guacamole and something you’ll find more in the USA because in Mexico is just known as tostada de guacamole.

It is a simple dish that is very flavorful and nutritious, not to mention is also colorful…look at those bright, and appetizing fresh colors!

Why You Should Make This Recipe

• It is quick. It will only take a few minutes to make, as you only need to chop and combine some ingredients, then pile them on a tostada, no stove involved!
• It is healthy. Fresh and well-balanced ingredients like chunky guacamole, fresh vegetables, corn tortillas, and black beans.
• It’s perfect for dinner too. It’s filling but not too heavy on the stomach so you can enjoy it for dinner or late snack.
• Is versatile. You can use other ingredients to make these tostadas de aguacate, think of more vegetables like sauteed mushrooms, or for meat lovers, shredded beef is also a good addition.

How To Make It

For making tostada de guacamole we suggest starting with the preparation of your homemade salsa (if you want some), otherwise use store-bought. Here are a few recipes you might want to try:

• Tomatillo red salsa.
• Fake guacamole.
• Mild-spicy Guajillo sauce.
• Salsa roja.

Next, make the fresh salsa (pico de gallo). Dice the tomatoes and onions, chop the fresh jalapeno peppers, and cilantro, then combine everything in a bowl with lime juice and salt to taste.

Now make the guacamole spread. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit, add the pulp to a bowl and roughly mash it with a fork.

Add 1/2 cup of diced onion, chopped jalapeno or serrano peppers, mashed garlic, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine and set aside.

Assemble your tostaguac by first placing a tostada on a plate and spreading some mashed avocado all over.

Next, spoon some black beans on top and add also shredded lettuce.

Now, top with fresh salsa and drizzle with Mexican crema. You can also use sour cream or even yogurt!

Last, add queso fresco or any other type of cheese you want to use, and serve with your favorite drink.

It will seem like there is a lot to do, but is just chopping, mixing, and placing everything in containers so you can assemble the tostada quickly and easily.

Useful Notes And Tips

• Tostada shells are available at many Mexican and Latin markets or on Amazon. If you can’t find them, you can also make them at home (read below).
• If you want some extra flavor, you should cook your own beans, check out our recipe for Mexican black beans.
• For more textures, add chunks of avocado instead of mashed.
• Make sure to have extra napkins when you eat your tostadas, as they can be a little bit messy to eat!
• For a fun meal with your family or friends, place all ingredients at the table and let everyone assemble their own tostada de guacamole.

How To Make Corn Tostadas

Can’t find store-bought tostada shells where you live? No worries, you can make them from scratch in some simple steps! Here’s how:

• Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add a tortilla and fry on one side for about 20 seconds.
• Flip the tortilla and fry for another 20-30 seconds.
• Keep frying the tortilla on both sides until golden and crispy. 
• Place the tortilla on a plate lined with kitchen paper towels to absorb excess oil. 
• Repeat with all tortillas.

How To Serve

• Serve those crispy Mexican tostadas de guacamole pairing with your favorite drink, our favorites are tamarindo fresca or this tropical agua de mango.
• Add a side of Mexican rice for a hearty meal or try this Mexican spaghetti verde.
• Finish your meal with an easy Mexican dessert such as Watermelon paletas, or this refreshing Lime Carlota.

Recipe Variations

Crispy tostadas de guacamole are easily customizable, which makes them perfect to recycle other foods and leftovers, here are our suggestions:

• Greens: Add your favorite cabbage salad, a bunch of spinach, or diced cucumber.
• Onions: Try our recipe for pickled red onions to spice up this recipe.
• Mushrooms: Add sautéed mushrooms for a hearty and richer meal, we love this Mexican mushrooms recipe.
• Beans: You can use other types of beans or even spread some creamy refried beans before topping with guac.
• Meat: Add shredded rotisserie chicken leftovers, shredded beef, or turkey.
• Cheese: Use any type of cheese you have on hand, Feta, Mozzarella, and Cheddar are also good options.

How To Store

This Mexican appetizer is perfect for potlucks and parties, and also makes an amazing prep meal for those busy days. Here are our recommendations for storing your ingredients:

• Make sure to place them in different airtight containers.
• Homemade tostadas last for up to a week on your countertop, just wrap them tightly with cling film and transfer them to an airtight container.
• Lettuce and fresh salsa last for up to 4 days in the fridge. Make sure the lettuce is nicely dried before storing, as any moisture will spoil it quicker.
• Beans can be frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
• You can freeze guacamole for up to 3 months, nicely packed in a glass container, but I strongly recommend only making the amount you intend to eat, as fresh guacamole tastes a lot better.

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