Butter-Baked Cucumber Tostadas
Butter-Baked Cucumber Tostadas are a refreshing twist on traditional tostadas, featuring crispy corn tortillas brushed with rich unsalted butter and topped with vibrant, crunchy cucumber slices. Enhanced with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, these delightful bites promise a burst of flavor in every mouthful. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, they are not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 (8 tostadas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 medium cucumbers (sliced thin)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Brush each tortilla with melted butter on both sides and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the tortillas for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While the tortillas bake, slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Once the tortillas cool slightly, top with the cucumber mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg