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Butter-Baked Cucumber Tostadas


  • Author: Marina Savoy
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tostadas
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creative vegetarian twist on tostadas featuring butter-roasted cucumbers, zesty slaw, and spicy mayo on crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for lunch or light dinner!


Ingredients

  • For the Slaw: Red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper

  • For the Tostadas: Persian cucumbers, shallot, butter, corn tortillas, mayonnaise, sriracha, smoked paprika

  • Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges


Instructions

  • Prepare slaw by tossing veggies with lime-vinegar dressing. Let sit for 20 mins.

  • Slice cucumbers and shallots, brush with butter, roast at 400°F for 40–50 mins.

  • Mix mayo, sriracha, and paprika for spicy mayo.

  • Crisp tortillas, then layer with mayo, slaw, roasted cucumbers. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Use Persian cucumbers for best texture.
  • Slaw and spicy mayo can be made a day ahead.
  • Keep tostada components separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
  • Customize heat level with more or less sriracha.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Assembling
  • Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-inspired