Progresso Tamale Parlor Authentic Mexican Food Recipes http://www.progressotamale.com "Serving Fine Mexican Food Since 1939" Bean and Rice Tostada Recipe 6 flour or corn tortillas 1/2 cup cooking oil for frying 1 pint Progresso Tamale mexican rice 1 pint Progresso Tamale refried beans 2 11 oz cans corn, drained 4 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Accompaniment: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes Heat cooking oil over high heat in a small frying pan. Deep fry tortillas one at a time in the small frying pan. Drain tortillas on a paper towel. You can also use a deep fryer. Spread each tortilla with a Tbsp or two of refried beans as a base. Add a layer of mexican rice. Add additional layers of corn, lettuce and cheese. Top with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes to taste. Low Fat alternative: Instead of frying the tortillas, spread cooking oil on the tortillas and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until crisp. Yield: 6 tostadas Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Difficulty: Easy