Spicy BBQ Carrot Tostadas

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: For the Salsa

1/2 cup Pineapple, diced
1 1/2 TBSP Red Onion, diced
1/2 ea Serrano Peppers, seeded and minced
2 tsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 ea Fresh Garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup Tomatoes, diced
1/2 tsp Less Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 tsp Fresh Lime juice
2 oz. Zucchini, diced
1 cup Jalapeño, diced

Ingredients: For the Tostadas

8 ea 6" Corn Tortilla
12 oz Carrots, sliced and quartered
2 TBSP BBQ Sauce
2 ea Avocado
2 1/4 TBSP Cilantro, chopped
2 tsp Green Onions, sliced
2 tsp Lime juice
8 ea Lime wedge

Directions:

1. Prepare the Salsa: Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix well, Set aside.
2. Make the BBQ carrots. Cut the carrots and place on a baking tray. Brush a small amount of the BBQ sauce onto the carrots and then place in a 350 F oven for 5 minutes. Brush the remaining BBQ sauce onto the carrots and allow to cook for another 5-7 minutes. remove form the oven and let cool.
3. Prepare the Tostadas: place tortillas in a hot non-stick pan and heat for 30-45 seconds on each side.
4. Mash avocado in a bowl with lime juice. Divide the avocado mixture between the 2 tostadas and spread evenly. Add 5-6 pieces of BBQ carrots, 1 TBSP of salsa and spread the cilantro and scallions evenly between the tostadas. Serve with 2 lime wedges.

Serving size:

2 Tostadas;  Makes: 4 servings

Nutrition information:

Per 2 Tostadas serving size: 270 calories, 13g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 190mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate, 5g protein, 12g fiber,

Recipe Source:
Recipe provided by FLIK Hospitality Group