Salsa Verde Tostadas

Salsa Verde Tostadas puts flour tortillas, shredded monterey jack cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese at the center of a chicken recipe and finishes in about 28 minutes, enough for 4 servings.

• Yield 4 servings
• Ready in 28 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken or pork
• 1 cup green salsa verde (plus more for serving)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Toppings: lettuce (tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, etc.)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the tortillas, bake until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together the chicken (or pork), salsa verde, 1/4 cup cilantro, beans, and cumin (this can marinate all day if you like). Spoon mixture evenly over the tortillas and bake until heated through about 8 minutes.
3. Top warm tostadas with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream and other toppings as desired. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately with additional green salsa if desired.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.